Attachment IV - Technical Instruct. (Rail Info.)
Rail And Motor Assembly ReplacementNOTE:
Only perform this procedure if sent here from "Passive Seat Belt Diagnostic Flow Chart" in Attachment III or from PR tests in Attachment V.
This illustration shows a cutaway view of the left side rail and motor assembly. Right side rail and motor assembly symmetrically opposite.
Removal
1. Detach the shoulder belt from the buckle carrier.
2. Install a memory saver, then disconnect the battery negative cable.
3. Remove the A to B-pillar trim panel. Refer to appropriate Service Manual.
4. Remove the quarter trim panel. Refer to appropriate Service Manual.
5. Disconnect the front limit switch electrical connector. See Figure 1.
6. Remove the three (3) rail upper mounting bolts. See Figure 2.
7. Remove the rail upper mounting screw. See Figure 3.
8. Remove the two (2) rail side mounting bolts. Refer to Figure 4.
9. Remove the two (2) cable retaining capscrews. See Figure 4.
10. Remove the three (3) motor mounting bolts. See Figure 5.
11. Disconnect the motor electrical connector.
12. Remove the rail and motor assembly from the vehicle. See Figure 6.
Installation
1. Position the rail and motor assembly in the vehicle and install the three (3) rail upper mounting bolts. Tighten the bolts to 38-78 N-m (28-58 lb-ft).
2. Install the rail upper mounting screw.
3. Install the two (2) rail side mounting bolts. Tighten the bolts to 38-78 N-m (28-58 lb-ft).
4. Install the two (2) cable retaining capscrews.
5. Connect the motor electrical connector.
6. Install the three (3) motor mounting bolts. Tighten the bolts to 38-78 N-m (28-58 lb-ft).
7. Connect the front limit switch electrical connector.
8. Install the quarter trim panel. Refer to appropriate Service Manual.
9. Install the A to B trim panel. Refer to the appropriate Service Manual.
10. Attach the shoulder belt to the buckle carrier.
11. Connect the battery negative cable, then remove the memory saver.
12. Check the passive restraint system for proper operation.