Front Safety Belt Retractor

Safety Belt Bolt Bit:

SPECIAL TOOL(S)

REMOVAL

WARNING: ALL SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES INCLUDING RETRACTORS, BUCKLES, FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE SUPPORT ASSEMBLIES (SLIDE BAR), SHOULDER BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTERS (IF SO EQUIPPED) CHILD SAFETY SEAT TETHER ATTACHMENTS AND ATTACHING HARDWARE SHOULD BE INSPECTED AFTER ANY COLLISION. ALL BELT ASSEMBLIES SHOULD BE REPLACED UNLESS A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN FINDS THE ASSEMBLIES SHOW NO DAMAGE AND OPERATE PROPERLY. BELT ASSEMBLIES NOT IN USE DURING A COLLISION SHOULD ALSO BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF EITHER DAMAGE OR IMPROPER OPERATION IS NOTED.

NOTE: The left-hand drive passenger side is shown, all others are similar.







1. Using the special tool, remove the bolt. Remove the front safety belt anchor.
2. Remove the B-pillar trim panel.







3. Using the special tool, remove the bolt. Remove the safety belt guide.







4. Separate the secondary safety belt guide from the B-pillar.
1 Release the pin-type retainer.
2 Rotate the top of the secondary safety belt guide down and out of the B-pillar.







5. Using the special tool, remove the bolt. Remove the front safety belt retractor.

INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

NOTE:
^ Make sure to tighten all nuts and bolts to specification.
^ Make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted prior to installation.
^ Make sure to align and install the safety belt retractor locating ear into the B-pillar sheet metal before installing the bolt.

2. Check the active restraint system for correct operation.