Safety Belt Retractor and Pretensioner

SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR AND PRETENSIONER







Removal and Installation

WARNING:
- After any crash, all of the following safety belt assemblies and attaching hardware must be inspected by an authorized dealer to verify correct function:
- Retractors
- Buckles
- Belt tension sensor (BTS) (if equipped)
- Front safety belt buckle support assemblies (slide bar) (if equipped)
- Safety belt shoulder belt height adjusters (if equipped)
- Child safety seat tether bracket assemblies
- Automatic locking retractor (ALR) feature for child safety seats (passenger seating positions only)

If any safety belt assembly is damaged, does not operate correctly or does not pass all of the Functional Tests in the Diagnosis and Testing portion, a new safety belt assembly must be installed. If any safety belt assembly attaching areas are damaged or distorted, the sheet metal must be restored to its original structural integrity and new safety belt assembly and attaching hardware must be installed. Failure to install new safety belt assemblies and attaching hardware may increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

After any crash that results in deployment of the driver and/or front outboard passenger safety belt pretensioners, new driver and/or front outboard passenger safety belt systems (including retractors, buckles and height adjusters) must be installed. Failure to install new safety belt systems increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

- Never probe the electrical connectors on safety belt buckle/retractor pretensioners or adaptive load limiting retractors. Failure to follow this instruction may result in the accidental deployment of the safety belt pretensioners or adaptive load limiting retractors, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death.

NOTE:
- The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the restraints control module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.
- The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
- Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and carry out the diagnostic procedure again.
- LH shown, RH similar.

All front retractors

1. NOTE: If equipped with power seats, position the passenger seat track downward to access the safety belt retractor anchor bolt.

Position the seat to the most forward position.

2. Depower the SRS.

3. NOTE: Inspect the D-ring cover for damage. If the cover is damaged or does not remain attached, install a new D-ring cover.

Remove the D-ring cover.

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

5. Remove the lower B-pillar trim panel.

RH front retractor
6. Remove the safety belt retractor anchor cover from the side of the seat.

All front retractors
7. Remove the bolt and safety belt retractor anchor.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

8. Disconnect the electrical connector.
9. Remove the upper bolt.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

10. Remove the lower bolt and safety belt retractor and pretensioner.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

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

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

12. Repower the SRS.
13. Check the active restraint system for correct operation.