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Rear Retractor and Harness Assembly





Removal

NOTE: It will be necessary to raise convertible top.

1. Lower the rear seat back.
2. Remove the rear inner fender covers located in the convertible top storage compartment.
3. Remove rear trim panel to access anchor end of harness.
4. Remove nut, lockwasher and retractor assembly.
5. Remove two bolts, guide and cover.
6. Remove bolt and anchor end of harness.
7. Remove retractor and harness assembly.





8. Remove plastic rivets and retainers if necessary.

Installation

CAUTION: Use care to prevent crossthreading bolts during installation.

1. Install retainers with plastic rivets if removed.
2. Position harness and retractor assembly.
3. Install retractor with lockwasher and nut. Tighten nut to 25-27 N.m (18-20 lb-ft).
4. Install guide with two bolts. Tighten bolts to 15-18 N.m (11-13 lb-ft).
5. Install anchor end of harness with bolt. Tighten bolt to 25-27 N.m (18-20 lb-ft).
6. Install rear inner fender covers located in convertible top storage compartment.
7. Install rear trim panel.
8. Verify proper operation of harness assembly.