Front Seat Belt Retractor - Installation

INSTALLATION





WARNING: Due to the integral tensioners, the front seat belt retractor assemblies must be replaced following a collision where the airbags were deployed.

1. Position the front seat belt retractor (1) into B-pillar pocket.
2. Connect electrical connectors. One is for the tensioner squib (2) and the other is for the seat belt switch (3).




3. Install the anchor bolt (6) to the lower B-pillar (1). Tighten bolt to 40 Nm (29.5 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the seatbelt webbing guide into the B-pillar (1).
5. Install the lower B-pillar trim B-Pillar Trim and upper B-pillar trim (3) B-Pillar Trim.
6. Install the bolt (4) attaching the turning loop to the belt height adjuster (2). Tighten bolt to 40 Nm (29.5 ft. lbs.).




7. Install the plastic turning loop cover (2) onto the height adjuster (1).




8. Install the lower webbing anchor bolt (2) to the seat cushion frame (4). Tighten bolt to 51 Nm (37.5 ft. lbs.).
9. Install the trim cover (1) to the retractor lower anchor bolt (2).

WARNING: Do not connect the battery negative cable. Serious or fatal injury may result if the system test is not performed first.