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QUAD CAB

REMOVAL
The following procedure is for replacement of a faulty or damaged front seat belt and retractor, which includes a seat belt tensioner on quad cab models. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/ SEAT BELT TENSIONER - DESCRIPTION). If a front seat belt or retractor on a quad cab model is faulty or damaged, but the seat belt tensioner is not deployed, review the recommended procedures for handling non-deployed supplemental restraints. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS - STANDARD PROCEDURE - HANDLING NON-DEPLOYED SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINTS). If the seat belt tensioner has been deployed, review the recommended procedures for service after a supplemental restraint deployment before removing the front seat belt and retractor from the vehicle. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS - STANDARD PROCEDURE - SERVICE AFTER A SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT DEPLOYMENT).

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-BAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG, PASSENGER AIRBAG, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

WARNING: DURING AND FOLLOWING ANY SEAT BELT OR CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHOR SERVICE, CAREFULLY INSPECT ALL SEAT BELTS, BUCKLES, MOUNTING HARDWARE, RETRACTORS, TETHER STRAPS, AND ANCHORS FOR PROPER INSTALLATION, OPERATION, OR DAMAGE. REPLACE ANY BELT THAT IS CUT, FRAYED, OR TORN. STRAIGHTEN ANY BELT THAT IS TWISTED. TIGHTEN ANY LOOSE FASTENERS. REPLACE ANY BELT THAT HAS A DAMAGED OR INOPERATIVE BUCKLE OR RETRACTOR. REPLACE ANY BELT THAT HAS A BENT OR DAMAGED LATCH PLATE OR ANCHOR PLATE. REPLACE ANY CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHOR OR THE UNIT TO WHICH THE ANCHOR IS INTEGRAL THAT HAS BEEN BENT OR DAMAGED. NEVER ATTEMPT TO REPAIR A SEAT BELT OR CHILD RESTRAINT COMPONENT. ALWAYS REPLACE DAMAGED OR FAULTY SEAT BELT AND CHILD RESTRAINT COMPONENTS WITH THE CORRECT, NEW AND UNUSED REPLACEMENT PARTS LISTED IN THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER MOPAR PARTS CATALOG.

1. Move the front seats to their most forward position for easiest access to the lower seat belt anchor plate, the retractor, and the B-pillar.
2. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable. Wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before further service.
3. Lift the cover on the lower seat belt anchor plate far enough to access the screw that secures the anchor plate to the front seat adjuster.

Fig.30 Front Seat Belt Lower Anchor:




4. Remove the screw that secures the lower seat belt anchor plate to the seat adjuster.
5. Unsnap and remove the front seat belt turning loop trim cover to access the screw that secures the turning loop to the height adjuster.

Fig.31 Front Seat Belt And Retractor - Quad Cab:




6. Remove the screw that secures the seat belt turning loop to the height adjuster.
7. Remove the seat belt turning loop from the height adjuster.
8. Remove the trim from the B-pillar. (Refer to BODY/INTERIOR/B-PILLAR TRIM - REMOVAL).
9. Remove the two screws that secure the seat belt web guide to the B-pillar above the retractor.
10. Disconnect the seat belt tensioner pigtail wire connector from the body wire harness connector.
11. On the driver side only, disconnect the seat belt switch pigtail wire connector from the body wire harness connector.
12. Remove the screw that secures the retractor to the B-pillar.
13. Remove the front seat belt and retractor from the B-pillar.

INSTALLATION
The following procedure is for replacement of a faulty or damaged front seat belt and retractor, which includes a seat belt tensioner on quad cab models. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/ SEAT BELT TENSIONER - DESCRIPTION). If a front seat belt or retractor on a quad cab model is faulty or damaged, but the seat belt tensioner is not deployed, review the recommended procedures for handling non-deployed supplemental restraints. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS - STANDARD PROCEDURE - HANDLING NON-DEPLOYED SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINTS). If the seat belt tensioner has been deployed, review the recommended procedures for service after a supplemental restraint deployment before removing the front seat belt and retractor from the vehicle. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS - STANDARD PROCEDURE - SERVICE AFTER A SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT DEPLOYMENT).

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-BAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG, PASSENGER AIRBAG, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

WARNING: DURING AND FOLLOWING ANY SEAT BELT OR CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHOR SERVICE, CAREFULLY INSPECT ALL SEAT BELTS, BUCKLES, MOUNTING HARDWARE, RETRACTORS, TETHER STRAPS, AND ANCHORS FOR PROPER INSTALLATION, OPERATION, OR DAMAGE. REPLACE ANY BELT THAT IS CUT, FRAYED, OR TORN. STRAIGHTEN ANY BELT THAT IS TWISTED. TIGHTEN ANY LOOSE FASTENERS. REPLACE ANY BELT THAT HAS A DAMAGED OR INOPERATIVE BUCKLE OR RETRACTOR. REPLACE ANY BELT THAT HAS A BENT OR DAMAGED LATCH PLATE OR ANCHOR PLATE. REPLACE ANY CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHOR OR THE UNIT TO WHICH THE ANCHOR IS INTEGRAL THAT HAS BEEN BENT OR DAMAGED. NEVER ATTEMPT TO REPAIR A SEAT BELT OR CHILD RESTRAINT COMPONENT. ALWAYS REPLACE DAMAGED OR FAULTY SEAT BELT AND CHILD RESTRAINT COMPONENTS WITH THE CORRECT, NEW AND UNUSED REPLACEMENT PARTS LISTED IN THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER MOPAR PARTS CATALOG.

1. Be certain that the retractor shield is properly installed in the B-pillar and in good condition before installing the retractor.
2. Position the retractor into the B-pillar.
3. Install and tighten the screw that secures the retractor to the B-pillar. Tighten the screw to 40 N-m (29 ft. lbs.).
4. Reconnect the seat belt tensioner pigtail wire connector to the body wire harness connector.
5. On the driver side only, reconnect the seat belt switch pigtail wire connector to the body wire harness connector.
6. Position the seat belt web guide to the B-pillar above the retractor.
7. Install and tighten the two screws that secure the seat belt web guide to the B-pillar. Tighten the screws to 2 N-m (17 in. lbs.).
8. Reinstall the trim onto the B-pillar. (Refer to BODY/INTERIOR/B-PILLAR TRIM - INSTALLATION).
9. Position the seat belt turning loop onto the height adjuster.
10. Install and tighten the screw that secures the seat belt turning loop to the height adjuster. Tighten the screw to 30 N-m (22 ft. lbs.).
11. Snap the trim cover over the front seat belt turning loop anchor plate to conceal the screw that secures the turning loop to the height adjuster.
12. Position the lower seat belt anchor plate to the seat adjuster.
13. Install and tighten the screw that secures the lower seat belt anchor plate to the seat adjuster. Tighten the screw to 30 N-m (22 ft. lbs.).
14 Reposition the cover over the lower seat belt anchor plate to conceal the screw that secures the anchor plate to the front seat adjuster.
15 Do not reconnect the battery negative cable at this time. The supplemental restraint system verification test procedure should be performed following service of any supplemental restraint system component. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS -STANDARD PROCEDURE - VERIFICATION TEST).


STANDARD/CLUB CAB

REMOVAL

WARNING: DURING AND FOLLOWING ANY SEAT BELT OR CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHOR SERVICE, CAREFULLY INSPECT ALL SEAT BELTS, BUCKLES, MOUNTING HARDWARE, RETRACTORS, TETHER STRAPS, AND ANCHORS FOR PROPER INSTALLATION, OPERATION, OR DAMAGE. REPLACE ANY BELT THAT IS CUT, FRAYED, OR TORN. STRAIGHTEN ANY BELT THAT IS TWISTED. TIGHTEN ANY LOOSE FASTENERS. REPLACE ANY BELT THAT HAS A DAMAGED OR INOPERATIVE BUCKLE OR RETRACTOR. REPLACE ANY BELT THAT HAS A BENT OR DAMAGED LATCH PLATE OR ANCHOR PLATE. REPLACE ANY CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHOR OR THE UNIT TO WHICH THE ANCHOR IS INTEGRAL THAT HAS BEEN BENT OR DAMAGED. NEVER ATTEMPT TO REPAIR A SEAT BELT OR CHILD RESTRAINT COMPONENT. ALWAYS REPLACE DAMAGED OR FAULTY SEAT BELT AND CHILD RESTRAINT COMPONENTS WITH THE CORRECT, NEW AND UNUSED REPLACEMENT PARTS LISTED IN THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER MOPAR PARTS CATALOG.

1. Move the front seats to their most forward position for easiest access to the lower seat belt anchor plate, the retractor, and the B-pillar.
2. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
3. Unsnap and remove the front seat belt turning loop trim cover to access the screw that secures the turning loop to the height adjuster.

Fig.32 Front Seat Belt And Retractor - Standard/Club Cab - Typical:




4. Remove the screw that secures the seat belt turning loop to the height adjuster.
5. Remove the seat belt turning loop from the height adjuster.
6. Remove the trim from the quarter inner panel. (Refer to BODY/INTERIOR/QUARTER TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL).
7. Remove the screw that secures the lower seat belt anchor plate to the B-pillar.
8. Remove the lower seat belt anchor plate from the B-pillar.
9. On the driver side only, disconnect the seat belt switch pigtail wire connector from the body wire harness connector.
10. Remove the screw that secures the retractor to the B-pillar.
11. Remove the front seat belt and retractor from the B-pillar.

INSTALLATION

WARNING: DURING AND FOLLOWING ANY SEAT BELT OR CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHOR SERVICE, CAREFULLY INSPECT ALL SEAT BELTS, BUCKLES, MOUNTING HARDWARE, RETRACTORS, TETHER STRAPS, AND ANCHORS FOR PROPER INSTALLATION, OPERATION, OR DAMAGE. REPLACE ANY BELT THAT IS CUT, FRAYED, OR TORN. STRAIGHTEN ANY BELT THAT IS TWISTED. TIGHTEN ANY LOOSE FASTENERS. REPLACE ANY BELT THAT HAS A DAMAGED OR INOPERATIVE BUCKLE OR RETRACTOR. REPLACE ANY BELT THAT HAS A BENT OR DAMAGED LATCH PLATE OR ANCHOR PLATE. REPLACE ANY CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHOR OR THE UNIT TO WHICH THE ANCHOR IS INTEGRAL THAT HAS BEEN BENT OR DAMAGED. NEVER ATTEMPT TO REPAIR A SEAT BELT OR CHILD RESTRAINT COMPONENT. ALWAYS REPLACE DAMAGED OR FAULTY SEAT BELT AND CHILD RESTRAINT COMPONENTS WITH THE CORRECT, NEW AND UNUSED REPLACEMENT PARTS LISTED IN THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER MOPAR PARTS CATALOG.

1. Position the retractor into the B-pillar.
2. Install and tighten the screw that secures the retractor to the B-pillar. Tighten the screw to 40 N-m (29 ft. lbs.).
3. On the driver side only, reconnect the seat belt switch pigtail wire connector to the body wire harness connector.
4. Position the lower seat belt anchor plate to the B-pillar.
5. Install and tighten the screw that secures the lower seat belt anchor plate to the B-pillar. Tighten the screw to 40 N-m (29 ft. lbs.).
6. Reinstall the trim onto the quarter inner panel. (Refer to BODY/INTERIOR/QUARTER TRIM PANEL - INSTALLATION).
7. Position the seat belt turning loop onto the height adjuster.
8. Install and tighten the screw that secures the seat belt turning loop to the height adjuster. Tighten the screw to 30 N-m (22 ft. lbs.).
9. Snap the trim cover over the front seat belt turning loop anchor plate to conceal the screw that secures the turning loop to the height adjuster.
10. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
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