Seat Belt and Retractor-Second Row Outboard

WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, 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.

REMOVAL




1. Unsnap the upper edge of the trim cover (3) from the second row outboard seat belt turning loop (1) and disengage the tab (2) on the lower edge of the cover to access the turning loop screw.




2. Remove the screw (3) that secures the seat belt turning loop (4) to the height adjuster (1) on the upper C-pillar (5).
3. Remove the seat belt turning loop from the height adjuster.
4. Remove the upper trim (2) from the inside of the C-pillar.




5. Remove the screw (4) that secures the lower seat belt anchor (3) to the rear floor panel.
6. Remove the quarter trim panel (2) from the lower C-pillar.
7. Route the seat belt lower anchor and turning loop through the access hole in the quarter trim panel.
8. Remove the screw (5) that secures the retractor bracket (1) to the lower C-pillar.
9. Lift the retractor upward far enough to disengage the retractor tab from the engagement hole in the C-pillar.
10. Remove the second row outboard seat belt and retractor from the C-pillar as a unit.

INSTALLATION




1. Check to be certain that the molded plastic retractor cup is properly installed in the retractor mounting hole of the inner C-pillar, and that it is in good condition.
2. Position the second row outboard seat belt and retractor (1) to the C-pillar as a unit.
3. Engage the tab on the retractor bracket into the engagement hole in the C-pillar.
4. Install and tighten the screw (5) that secures the retractor to the lower C-pillar. Tighten the screw to 39 N.m (29 ft. lbs.).
5. Route the seat belt lower anchor and turning loop through the access hole in the quarter trim panel.
6. Reinstall the quarter trim panel onto the lower C-pillar.
7. Position the lower seat belt anchor (3) to the rear floor panel.
8. install and tighten the screw (4) that secures the lower seat belt anchor to the floor, lighten the screw to 39 N.m (29 ft. lbs.).




9. Reinstall the upper trim (2) onto the inside of the C-pillar (5).
10. Position the seat belt turning loop (4) to the height adjuster (1) on the upper C-pillar.
11. Install and tighten the screw (3) that secures the turning loop to the height adjuster. Tighten the screw to 39 N.m (29 ft. lbs.).




12. Engage the tab (2) on the lower edge of the trim cover (3) in the slot below the screw in the turning loop (1). Then press the upper edge of the trim cover over the top of the turning loop until it snaps into place.