Attachment III - Technical Instructions

Technical Instructions

Removal And Installation Instructions
For Both Driver And Front Passenger Seat Belt Assemblies And Buckle Assemblies

Interior Trim Removal:








Refer to Figures 1 and 2.

1. Remove rear seat cushion assembly.

2. Remove rear seat back assembly. Refer to Body Shop Manual Sec 41-14.

3. Remove safety belt D-ring cover (Figure 2) on both sides.

4. Using Seat Belt Bolt Bit No. T77L2100-A, or equivalent, remove bolt retaining safety belt and D-ring to "B" pillar assembly (Figure 2) on both sides.

5. Remove rear screw retaining door scuff plate to floor sill (both sides).

6. Remove two (2) screws retaining lower quarter trim panel to body quarter side assembly and remove panel (both sides).

7. Remove quarter trim finish panel and cover assembly (rear speaker cover) on both sides. (The speaker cover is retained by snap-on type fasteners.)

8. Remove four (4) screws retaining rear speaker to body and remove rear speaker (both sides).

9. Remove two (2) screws retaining upper quarter trim panel to body (both, sides).

10. Remove coat hook attaching screw and coat hook (both sides).

11. Remove front seat shoulder strap guide bezel (both sides).

12. Disengage both quarter trim panels.

13. Disconnect electrical wiring connectors from rear speaker and rear courtesy lamp (both sides).





Seat Belt Retractor Assembly And Buckle Assembly Removal:
Refer to Figures 2 and 3.

1. Using Seat Belt Bolt Bit No. T77L2100-A, or equivalent, remove lower bolt retaining safety belt anchor to floor sill assembly (both sides).

2. Slide safety belts through slots in upper trim panels.

3. Remove bolt retaining safety belt retractor assembly to "B" pillar assembly (both sides).

4. Press out from B-Pillar the tension eliminator button assembly.

5. Remove both safety belt and retractor assemblies from vehicle.

6. Remove bolts retaining inboard belt and buckle assemblies from seat support assemblies.

7. Disconnect buzzer wiring from floor pan wiring and remove belt and buckle assemblies

Safety Belt And Retractor Assembly Installation:

1. Reverse above removal procedure. Make sure belt webbing is not twisted.

2. Install safety belt attaching bolts using Seat Belt Bolt Bit No. T77L2100-A or equivalent. Make sure bolts are torqued to 30-43 N-m (22-32 Lb.-Ft.)

3. Cycle the system several times to ensure proper operation of the retractor. Ensure webbing is not twisted.

IMPORTANT NOTE
Mutilate and scrap all replaced seat belt assemblies.