Front Seat Belt Retractor - Removal

REMOVAL





WARNING: If equipped with Seat Belt Tensioners, the retractor will have pyrotechnics inside the retractor assembly and must be handled with care Service Precautions.

1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.

WARNING: Wait two minutes for the system reserve capacitor to discharge before servicing any airbag components. Failure to do this may result in serious or fatal injury.

2. Slide seat to the full forward position.
3. Using a trim stick or equivalent, gently pry off the seat belt anchor bolt cover (1) on the outboard side of the seat cushion side panel.
4. Remove the seat belt anchor bolt (2).




5. Remove the B-pillar trim panel (3) B-Pillar Trim.
6. Feed the seat belt webbing through the upper trim panel.
7. Remove the seat belt upper turning loop bolt.
8. Using a trim stick or equivalent, gently pry the seat belt webbing guide from the B-pillar (6).
9. Remove the lower seat belt retractor mounting bolt (4).
10. Disconnect the two connectors to the retractor (5 - tensioner squib and seat belt switch).
11. Remove seat belt and retractor from vehicle.