Safety Belt Retractor - Rear, Outboard

SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR - REAR, OUTBOARD







Removal and Installation

WARNING: All safety belt assemblies (including retractors, belt tension sensors [BTS] if equipped, buckles, shoulder belt height adjusters, [if so equipped], child safety seat tether attachments and attaching hardware) should be inspected after any collision. All new belt assemblies should be installed unless a qualified technician finds the assemblies show no damage and operate correctly. Belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and new assemblies installed if either damage or incorrect operation is noted.

The automatic locking retractor (ALR) feature of the safety belt retractor must be checked by a qualified technician to verify that the ALR feature for a child seat is functioning correctly, in addition to the other checks for correct safety belt system function. A new belt and retractor assembly must be installed if the safety belt assembly automatic locking retractor feature or any other safety belt function is not operating correctly when inspected according to the functional inspection procedures. Failure to install a new belt and retractor assembly could increase the risk of injury in collisions.

1. Remove the rear seat backrest.







2. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the lower B-pillar trim panel, do not overextend the trim panel when lifting.

Lift the lower B-pillar trim panel to allow removal of the lower quarter trim panel.

3. Release and position aside the lower quarter trim panel.
4. Remove the bolt and the lower safety belt retractor anchor.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

5. Remove the lower quarter trim panel.
6. Pull to release the retaining clips and position aside the upper quarter trim panel to access the D-ring retaining bolt.
7. Remove the bolt and the D-ring.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

8. Remove the nut and the safety belt retractor.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

9. NOTE:
- Make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted prior to installation.
- Make sure that the safety belt buckles are accessible after seat installation.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

10. Check the active restraint system for correct operation.