Front Seat Belt Retractor - Removal

REMOVAL





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

1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.

WARNING: Wait two minutes for the system reserve capacitor to discharge before servicing any airbag components.

2. Using a trim stick or equivalent, gently pry off the trim cover (1) to the retractor lower anchor bolt (2).
3. Remove the lower anchor bolt (2).




4. Using a trim stick or equivalent, gently pry off the plastic turning loop cover (2) from the height adjuster (1).




5. Remove the bolt (4) attaching the turning loop to the belt height adjuster (2).
6. Remove upper B-pillar trim (3) B-Pillar Trim and lower B-pillar trim panels B-Pillar Trim.
7. Using a trim stick or equivalent, gently pry the seatbelt webbing guide from the B-pillar (1).
8. Remove anchor bolt (6) from lower B-pillar (1).




9. Disconnect electrical connectors. One is for the tensioner squib (2) and the other is for the seat belt switch (3).
10. Remove front seat belt retractor (1) from vehicle.