Seat Belt & Retractor - Front Outboard

REMOVAL
Inspect the condition of the shoulder belt and lap belt. Replace any belt that is cut, frayed, torn, or damaged in any way. Also, replace the shoulder belt if the retractor is either damaged or inoperative.

The only component of this seat belt and retractor unit that is available for individual service replacement is the plastic web stop button that prevents the latch plate from falling to the floor while in the stored position. Refer to the instructions supplied with the service kit for the proper web stop button replacement procedures.
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Wait two minutes for the system reserve capacitor to discharge before servicing any airbag components.
3. Remove adjuster knob and turning loop cover.
4. Remove bolt that attaches the turning loop to the height adjuster.
5. Remove upper B-pillar trim panel.
6. Remove the lower B-pillar trim panel.
7. Disconnect the wire harness connector from the B-pillar retractor.
8. Remove the bolt attaching the seat belt retractor (and lower anchor) to the base of the B-pillar.
9. Remove retractor and belt from vehicle.

INSTALLATION
Inspect the condition of the shoulder belt and lap belt. Replace any belt that is cut, frayed, torn, or damaged in any way. Also, replace the shoulder belt if the retractor is either damaged or inoperative.

The only component of this seat belt and retractor unit that is available for individual service replacement is the plastic web stop button that prevents the latch plate from falling to the floor while in the stored position. Refer to the instructions supplied with the service kit for the proper web stop button replacement procedures.
1. Connect wire harness connector to retractor.
2. Place retractor and belt assembly into position.
3. Route belt and install loop, B-pillar trim, and upper B-pillar trim.
4. Install bolt attaching retractor and anchor to lower B-pillar. Torque bolt to 40 ± 8 N.m (29.5 ± 6 ft.lbs.).
5. Install the upper B-pillar trim and bolt that attaches the turning loop to the height adjuster. Torque bolt to 55 ± 5 N.m (40.5 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the turning loop cover and adjuster knob.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THE BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE REMOTE TERMINAL. REFER TO DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AIRBAG SYSTEM FIRST. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN OCCUPANT PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.