Seat Belt Tensioner: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

WARNING:
- DURING AND FOLLOWING ANY SEAT BELT OR CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHOR SERVICE, CAREFULLY INSPECT ALL SEAT BELTS, BUCKLES, MOUNTING HARDWARE, RETRACTORS, TETHER STRAPS, AND ANCHORS FOR PROPER INSTALLATION, OPERATION, OR DAMAGE. REPLACE ANY BELT THAT IS CUT, FRAYED, OR TORN. STRAIGHTEN ANY BELT THAT IS TWISTED. TIGHTEN ANY LOOSE FASTENERS. REPLACE ANY BELT THAT HAS A DAMAGED OR INOPERATIVE BUCKLE OR RETRACTOR. REPLACE ANY BELT THAT HAS A BENT OR DAMAGED LATCH PLATE OR ANCHOR PLATE. REPLACE ANY CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHOR OR THE UNIT TO WHICH THE ANCHOR IS INTEGRAL THAT HAS BEEN BENT OR DAMAGED. NEVER ATTEMPT TO REPAIR A SEAT BELT OR CHILD RESTRAINT COMPONENT. ALWAYS REPLACE DAMAGED OR FAULTY SEAT BELT AND CHILD RESTRAINT COMPONENTS WITH THE CORRECT, NEW AND UNUSED REPLACEMENT PARTS LISTED IN THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER MOPAR PARTS CATALOG.
- NEVER DISASSEMBLE THE SEAT BELT TENSIONERS.

CAUTION: Never attempt to eliminate noises by lubricating with oil or grease.




1. Before attempting any service procedure refer to the warnings.
2. Move the seat to the full forward position.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable (2). Wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before further service.




4. Remove the plastic bolt cover from the seat.
5. Remove the bolt (1) on the belt end attaching it to the seat.




6. Remove the screws (1) attaching the plastic cover (3) to the door opening.
7. Remove the plastic cover (3).
8. Remove the door edge guard (2).




9. Remove the bolt (1) attaching the belt guide to the vehicle.




10. Fold back the carpet (1) in the upper corner area.




11. Disconnect the seat belt tensioner squib harness connector (1).

CAUTION: Do not pull on the squib connector wires or pry on the connector insulator to disengage the connector from the inflator connector receptacle. Improper removal of the squib wires and their connector insulators can result in damage to the airbag circuits or connector insulators.




12. Remove the bolt (1) attaching the seat belt tensioner to the vehicle.
13. Remove the seat belt tensioner from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION




1. Verify the negative battery cable (2) is disconnected before proceeding. Wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before further service.




2. Position the seat belt tensioner in the vehicle.
3. Install the bolt (1) attaching the seat belt tensioner to the vehicle. Tighten to 35 N.m (26 ft. lbs.).




4. Connect the seat belt tensioner squib harness connector (1).

CAUTION: Use caution when connecting the squib harness connector to the inflator connector receptacle. Improper assembly of these wires and their connector insulators can result in damage to the airbag circuits or connector insulators.




5. Install the bolt (1) on the upper belt guide. Tighten to 35 N.m (26 ft. lbs.).




6. Reinstall the carpet (1) in the upper corner area.




7. Position the plastic cover (3) over the seat belt.
8. Install the screws (1) attaching the plastic cover (3) to the door opening.
9. Install the door edge guard (2).




10. Install the bolt (1) on the belt end attaching it to the seat. Tighten to 35 N.m (26 ft. lbs.).
11. Install the plastic bolt cover over the seat belt bolt.
12. Do not reconnect the negative battery cable at this time. Perform the Supplemental Restraint System verification test procedure after servicing any Supplemental Restraint System component. Supplemental Restraints Verification Test