Safety Belt Retractor - Front
SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR - FRONTPart 1:
Part 2:
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 air bag, safety canopy or side air curtain modules. Failure to follow this instruction may result in the accidental deployment of these modules, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death.
- To reduce the risk of accidental deployment, do not use any memory saver devices. Failure to follow this instruction may result in 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.
- RH shown, LH similar.
All front safety belt retractors
1. Position the seat to its most forward position.
2. Depower the SRS.
3. Remove the lower B-pillar trim panel.
4. Remove the seat cushion side shield cover.
5. Remove the safety belt anchor nut.
- To install, tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
Passenger front safety belt retractor
6. Disconnect the belt tension sensor electrical connector and route the safety belt anchor and safety belt tension sensor electrical connector through the seat cushion trim cover.
Driver safety belt retractor
7. Route the safety belt anchor through the seat cushion trim cover.
All front safety belt retractors
8. Remove the upper B-pillar trim panel.
- Remove the screw cover and screw and pull downward on the upper B-pillar trim panel and remove.
9. Remove the secondary safety belt guide from the B-pillar.
10. Remove the D-ring bolt.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
11. NOTE: The anti-rotation tab must be correctly aligned for correct installation.
Position aside the scuff plate trim panel and remove the safety belt retractor bolt.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
12. Remove the safety belt retractor.
- Unhook the safety belt retractor.
- Disconnect the safety belt retractor electrical connector.
13. NOTE: Make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted prior to installation.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
14. Repower the SRS.
15. Check the active restraint system for correct operation.