Drive Belt
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 upper bolt used to retain the vertical belt guide to the quarter inner panel.
7. Disengage the vertical belt guide at the B-pillar bracket. Release tab.
8. Remove the two bolts retaining the track assembly to the B-pillar.
9. Remove the sheet metal screw retaining the A-pillar limit switch bracket to the A-pillar.
10. While holding the track assembly securely, remove the two bolts retaining the track assembly to the roof rail.
11. Rotate the track assembly downward at the rear to disengage the A-pillar limit switch bracket from the A-pillar.
12. While holding the track assembly, rotate the thumb wheel on the motor counterclockwise to allow the tape to be disengaged from the motor's drive gear.
13. Remove the track assembly from the vehicle.
14. Remove the two screws retaining the A-pillar limit switch bracket to the track assembly.
15. Gently slide the buckle assembly forward out of the track assembly.
16. Remove the buckle assembly from the drive belt.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the drive belt to the track assembly as follows:
a. Rounded end (rear) of the drive belt to the front end of the track.
b. Tapered end (front) of the drive belt must be on the same side of track as the lock-out switch.
c. While inserting the drive belt into the track, lubricate both sides with Lithium/Teflon Grease E7FZ-19590-A (ESB-M1C111-A) or equivalent.
2. Apply Lithium/Teflon Grease E7FZ-19590-A (ESB-M1C111-A) or equivalent to the upper channel of the track, prior to installing the shoulder belt carrier into the large slot at the front end of the belt.
3. Slide the drive belt into the track rearward until the end is located approximately 12.7mm (1/2 inch) in the track's lower channel.
NOTE: Prior to installing the A-pillar limit switch bracket to the track assembly, apply Threadlock and Sealer EOAZ-19554-AA (ESE-M4G204-A) or equivalent to the two retaining screws. Tighten the screws to 2.0-3.0 Nm (18-27 lb-in).
4. Secure the switch and bracket using two retaining screws. Tighten screws to 2.2-3.3 Nm (20-29 lb-in).
5. Install the drive belt into the vertical guide.
6. Rotate the thumb wheel on the motor clockwise to feed the drive belt through the motor guide and into the lower guide.
7. Rotate the track assembly downward at the rear and position the retaining tab on the A-pillar limit switch bracket into the forward hole in the A-pillar. Then, rotate the track assembly upward.
8. Engage the vertical guide retaining tab into the B-pillar bracket. Then, install but do not tighten retaining screw and bolts used to secure the track assembly to the roof rail and A-pillar.
9. Secure the B-pillar bracket to the B-pillar using retaining bolts. Tighten the bolts to 22-33 Nm (17-24 lb-ft).
10. Tighten the A-pillar limit switch retaining screw to 4.5-7.0 Nm (40-62 lb-in).
11. Tighten the two bolts retaining the track assembly to the roof rail to 7.5-10.5 Nm (66-88 lb-in).
12. Install and tighten the bolt retaining the vertical guide to the quarter panel inner sheet metal to 7.5-10.5 Nm (66-88 lb-in).
13. Connect the electrical connectors at the A- and B-pillar limit switches.
14. Install the quarter trim panel and the A-pillar garnish mouldings.
15. Cycle the emergency release buckle to the B-pillar position.
16. Insert the tongue of the shoulder belt into the mini buckle. Make sure there is no twist in the belt (the belt should lay flat against the seat back).
17. Cycle the restraint system a few times to ensure the system operates properly.