Track and Motor Assembly
REMOVAL1. Cycle the shoulder belt to the full forward position at the A-pillar. Disengage the shoulder belt from the emergency release buckle.
2. Remove the rear seat cushion.
3. Remove the rear seat back.
4. Remove the A-pillar and the quarter panel trim.
5. Disconnect the electrical connectors at the A-pillar and B-pillar limit switches.
6. Remove the two bolts retaining the vertical belt guide to the quarter inner panel.
7. Remove the three bolts retaining the lower belt guide to the quarter inner panel.
8. Remove the two bolts retaining the motor assembly to the quarter inner panel.
9. Disengage the vertical belt guide at the B-pillar bracket.
10. Remove the two bolts retaining the track assembly to the B-pillar.
11. Remove the sheet metal screw retaining the A-pillar limit switch bracket to the A-pillar.
12. While holding the track assembly securely, remove the two bolts retaining the track assembly to the roof rail.
13. Rotate the track assembly downward at the rear to disengage the A-pillar limit switch bracket from the A-pillar.
14. Remove the track and motor assembly from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Perform the Limit Switch Continuity Test procedure for the A-pillar and B-pillar limit switches (unless this procedure was performed during the drive belt replacement procedure). Component Tests
NOTE: Failure to test for limit switch continuity may result in eventual drive belt damage (strip/kink) requiring replacement.
2. Perform the Lock-out Switch Test. Component Tests
3. Install the A-pillar limit switch to the switch bracket/track assembly. Make sure the rubber limit switch bumper is installed correctly and the switch plunger passes freely through the plunger and the plunger opening in the bracket.
NOTE: Remove the screws retaining the limit switch bracket to the track assembly and apply Threadlocker and Sealer FOAZ-19554-AA (ESE-M4G204-A) or equivalent to the threads. Install the screws.
4. Loosely install the shoulder belt track to the body.
5. Install the existing B-pillar limit switch to the track assembly. Make sure the rubber limit switch bumper is installed correctly and that the switch plunger passes freely through the bumper and the opening in the mounting bracket.
6. Secure the limit switch wiring to the B-pillar support bracket with a new adjustable bundling strap.
7. Tighten the two B-pillar rear support bracket retaining bolts to 23-33 Nm (17-24 lb-ft).
8. Tighten the two overhead track to body retaining screws.
9. Install the limit switch bracket to the A-pillar.
10. Insert the drive belt through the vertical guide and the motor guide. Connect the guide to the B-pillar rear support bracket.
11. Connect the motor guide to the vertical guide (if the guide was replaced).
12. Align the slots in the drive belt with the teeth on the motor drive gear. Position the guide to the motor.
NOTE: Prior to installing the retaining screws, make sure there is no binding of the drive belt at the motor.
13. Apply Threadlock and Sealer EOAZ-19554-AA (ESE-M4G204-A) or equivalent to the threads of the two motor guide retaining screws. Install and tighten the screws to 2.5-4.0 Nm (22-35 lb-in).
14. Install the vertical guide retaining screws.
15. Install the lower guide to the motor guide.
16. Cycle the shoulder belt carrier in both directions.
CAUTION: If the shoulder belt track assembly is being installed after the replacement of the drive belt, the following steps must be performed or the replacement drive belt may eventually be damaged.
17. Perform the Voltage at the Motor Test. Component Tests
18. Prior to installing the shoulder belt track assembly in the vehicle, perform the Lock-out Switch Test. Component Tests
19. After installing the shoulder belt track assembly, make sure the ends of the dust seals are straightened.
20. Install the front seat shoulder belt to the track assembly as follows:
a. Return the shoulder belt carrier to the B-pillar position.
b. Grasp the shoulder belt anchor and pull the belt webbing out of the retractor in the console. Allow the webbing to lay flat on the seal with no twist.
c. Install the shoulder belt to the track assembly by locating the anti-rotation pin in the belt carrier and aligning it with the notch in the belt anchor.
d. Install the Torx head retaining bolt and tighten it to 11-16 Nm (8-12 lb-ft).
NOTE: When the shoulder belt is returned to the A-pillar position, there should be a half-twist in the belt webbing.
21. Operate the passive restraint system to make sure it is operating properly.
22. Install the interior trim.
NOTE: Prior to installing the A-pillar molding, apply four 1.5 inch pieces of vinyl foam tape C6AZ-19627-A to the shoulder belt track.
23. Install the rear seat back and rear seat cushion.