FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Drive Belt






REMOVAL
1. Cycle shoulder belt to full forward position. Disengage shoulder belt from mini buckle.
2. Remove rear seat back and cushion.
3. Remove A-pillar and quarter panel trim.
4. Disconnect electrical connectors from A- and B-pillars limit switches.
5. Remove upper bolt used to retain vertical belt guide to inner quarter panel.
6. Using release tab, disengage vertical belt guide from B-pillar bracket.
7. Remove two bolts retaining track assembly to B-pillar.
8. Remove A-pillar limit switch bracket attaching screws.
9. While holding track assembly securely, remove two bolts retaining track assembly to roof rail.
10. Rotate track assembly downward at rear to disengage A-pillar limit switch bracket from A-pillar.
11. While holding track assembly, rotate thumb wheel on motor counterclockwise to allow tape to disengaged from motors drive gear.
12. Remove track assembly from vehicle, then remove A-pillar limit switch bracket from track assembly.





13. Gently slide buckle assembly forward out of track assembly.
14. Remove buckle assembly from drive belt.





INSTALLATION
Prior to installation, lubricate track using suitable grease.
1. Insert drive belt at front of track assembly, then install buckle assembly into large slot at front end of drive belt.
2. Slide drive belt and buckle assembly into track assembly far enough to allow installation of A-pillar limit switch and bracket assembly, then secure switch and bracket.
3. Install drive belt into vertical guide.
4. Rotate thumb wheel on motor clockwise to feed drive belt through motor guide and into lower guide.
5. Rotate track assembly downward at rear and position retaining tab on A-pillar limit switch bracket into forward hole in A-pillar. Then rotate track assembly upward.
6. Engage vertical guide retaining tab into B-pillar bracket. Install but do not tighten screw and bolts used to secure track assembly to roof rail and A-pillar.
7. Secure B-pillar bracket to B-pillar and tighten attaching bolts to 22-33 Nm (17-24 lb-ft).
8. Tighten A-pillar limit switch attachment to 4.5-7.0 (40-62 lb-in).
9. Install and tighten bolt retaining vertical guide to inner quarter panel sheet metal to 4.5-7.0 (40-62 lb-in).
10. Reconnect electrical connectors at A- and B-pillars limit switches.
11. Install quarter trim panel and A-pillar moldings.
12. Cycle mini buckle to B-pillar position.
13. Insert tongue of shoulder belt into mini buckle. Ensure there is no twist in belt.
14. Ensure proper operation of restraint system.