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Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Left Front



Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Left Front

Removal Procedure




1. Open the seat belt guide loop cover.
2. Remove the guide loop nut.
3. Remove the guide loop from the guide adjuster bracket.
4. Remove the lower center pillar trim.




5. Remove the intermediate guide bolts.




6. Remove the anchor plate nut from the seat stud.
7. Remove the anchor plate from the seat stud.




8. Remove the seat belt retractor bolt.
9. Remove the seat belt retractor from the lower center pillar.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the belt retractor into the T-slot in the center pillar.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the seat belt retractor bolt.

Tighten the seat belt retractor bolt to 68 N.m (50 lb ft).




3. Position the anchor plate to the seat stud.
4. Install the anchor plate nut to the seat stud.

Tighten the anchor plate nut to 42 N.m (31 lb ft).




5. Install the intermediate guide bolts.

Tighten the intermediate guide bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

6. Install the lower center pillar trim.




7. Position the guide loop to the guide adjuster bracket.
8. Install the guide loop nut.

Tighten the guide loop nut to 42 N.m (31 lb ft).

9. Close the guide loop cover.