Safety Belt Retractor - Rear, Center, 3-Passenger Bench Seat
Safety Belt Retractor - Rear, Center, 3-Passenger Bench Seat
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.
1. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
If equipped, insert an appropriate tool and release the detachable safety belt anchor(s) from the seat.
2. NOTE: If either seat mounting latch is damaged and cannot be released to remove the seat, remove the seat latch striker with the seat attached.
Pull the 2 seat latch release straps and remove the rear seat.
3. If equipped, remove the armrest.
1. Release the armrest trim cover hook-and-loop at the rear edge and partially invert the trim cover to access the armrest bolt.
2. Remove the armrest bolt.
- To install, tighten to 49 Nm (36 lb-ft).
3. Remove the armrest.
4. Remove the 10 bolts and 2 seat risers.
- To install, tighten to 51 Nm (38 lb-ft).
5. If equipped, remove the bolt and detachable safety belt anchor.
- To install, tighten to 60 Nm (44 lb-ft).
6. Release the rear J-clips and partially invert the backrest trim cover.
7. Remove the cardboard panel from the backrest.
8. Release the cushion trim cover rear J-clips and 4 side J-clips.
9. NOTE: Make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted prior to installation.
Remove the safety belt anchor bolt and route the safety belt anchor from the seat cushion.
- To install, tighten to 75 Nm (55 lb-ft).
10. Release the remaining backrest trim cover J-clips.
11. Remove the 2 screws and safety belt guide cover.
12. Remove the safety belt retractor cover.
13. Invert the backrest trim cover to the row of fasteners and position aside the foam pad and backrest cover.
14. Remove the 2 screws and safety belt guide bracket.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
15. Remove the bolt and center safety belt retractor.
- To install, tighten to 51 Nm (38 lb-ft).
16. NOTE: Make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted and the safety belts and buckles are accessible to the occupants.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
17. Check the active restraint system for correct operation. For additional information, refer to the appropriate Functional Test in Safety Belt System. Component Tests and General Diagnostics