Rear - Center

REMOVAL
1. Remove the rear shelf trim panel. Refer to Body, Interior, Rear Shelf Trim Panel, Removal .
2. Remove the nut attaching the center rear seat belt retractor to the rear shelf.
3. Remove rear seat cushion.
4. Remove nut attaching center rear seat belt anchor to floor pan.
5. Remove the center rear seat belt retractor assembly from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION

WARNING: INSPECT THE CONDITION OF THE SHOULDER/LAP BELT. REPLACE THE RETRACTOR IF THE BELT IS CUT, FRAYED, TORN, OR DAMAGED IN ANY WAY.

1. Install the center rear seat belt retractor assembly on the rear shelf. Torque the bolt to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
2. Route webbing and bezel through rear shelf trim panel.
3. Install the rear shelf trim panel. Refer to Body, Interior, Rear Shelf Trim Panel, Installation.
4. Install the nut attaching the center rear seat belt anchor to the floor pan stud. Be certain the rear seat belts are properly routed to avoid twisted or tangled belts and/or buckles. Torque nut to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).

5. Install the rear seat cushion.

WARNING: THE REAR SEAT BACK RETAINING NUT ALSO SERVES AS THE CENTER SEAT BELT ANCHOR. BE CERTAIN TO TORQUE THIS NUT TO 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).