Seat Belt Height Adjuster: Service and Repair

SAFETY BELT SHOULDER HEIGHT ADJUSTER







Removal and Installation

WARNING: All safety belt assemblies including retractors, buckles, front seat belt buckle support assemblies (slide bar), if equipped, shoulder belt height adjusters, if equipped, child safety seat tether bracket assemblies, if equipped, and attaching hardware should be inspected after any collision. All belt assemblies should be replaced unless a qualified technician finds the assemblies show no damage and operate properly. Belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper 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 properly, in addition to the other checks for proper safety belt system function. A belt and retractor assembly must be replaced if the safety belt assembly's "automatic locking retractor" feature or any other safety belt function is not operating properly when inspected according to the functional inspection procedures. Failure to replace the belt and retractor assembly could increase the risk of injury in collisions.

1. Position the seat to its most forward position.
2. Remove the lower B-pillar trim panel.
3. Lower the upper B-pillar trim panel from the headliner.
- Remove the screw at the top of the upper B-pillar trim panel.
- Pull the bottom of the B-pillar trim panel towards the middle of the vehicle.
- Lower the upper B-pillar trim panel from the headliner.

4. Remove the safety belt guide D-ring bolt.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

5. Remove the 2 bolts and safety belt shoulder height adjuster.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

6. NOTE: Make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted prior to installation.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

7. Check the active restraint system for correct operation.