Front Safety Belt Retractor

Safety Belt Bolt Bit:

SPECIAL TOOL(S)

REMOVAL

WARNING: ALL SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES INCLUDING RETRACTORS, BUCKLES, FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE SUPPORT ASSEMBLIES (SLIDE BAR), SHOULDER BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTERS (IF SO EQUIPPED), CHILD SAFETY SEAT TETHER ATTACHMENTS, AND ATTACHING HARDWARE SHOULD BE INSPECTED AFTER ANY COLLISION. ALL BELL ASSEMBLIES SHOULD BE REPLACED UNLESS A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN FINDS THE ASSEMBLIES SHOW NO DAMAGE AND OPERATE PROPERLY. BELT ASSEMBLIES NOT IN USE DURING A COLLISION SHOULD ALSO BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF EITHER DAMAGE OR IMPROPER OPERATION IS NOTED.







1. Pull to release the retaining clips and remove the windshield side garnish molding.







2. Remove the front safety belt anchor.
1 Using the special tool, remove the front safety belt anchor bolt.
2 Remove the front safety belt anchor.







3. Remove the lower B-pillar trim panel.
1 Pull up to release the retaining tabs and separate the front and rear door scuff plates.
2 Pull and release the retaining tabs from the upper B-pillar trim panel and remove the scuff plate and lower B-pillar trim panel.

NOTE: The front seat is removed for clarity.







4. Remove the coat hook.
1 Remove the screw.
2 Remove the coat hook.







5. From behind the front safety belt guide bolt cover, release the retaining tab and open the cover.

NOTE: The front safety belt guide has been removed for clarity.







6. Remove the front safety belt guide.
1 Using the special tool, remove the front safety. belt guide bolt.
2 Remove the front safety belt guide.







7. Remove the upper B-pillar trim panel.
1 Remove the pin-type retainer.
2 Feed the safety belt webbing through the opening.
3 Pull to release the retaining tabs and remove the upper B-pillar trim panel.

NOTE: The front seat is removed for clarity.







8. Remove the front safety belt retractor.
1 Remove the bolt.
2 Using the special tool remove the bolt.
3 Remove the front safety belt retractor.

INSTALLATION

WARNING: ALL SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES INCLUDING RETRACTORS, BUCKLES, FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE SUPPORT ASSEMBLIES (SLIDE BAR), SHOULDER BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTERS (IF SO EQUIPPED), CHILD SAFETY SEAT TETHER ATTACHMENTS, AND ATTACHING HARDWARE SHOULD BE INSPECTED AFTER ANY COLLISION. ALL BELT ASSEMBLIES SHOULD BE REPLACED UNLESS A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN FINDS THE ASSEMBLIES SHOW NO DAMAGE AND OPERATE PROPERLY. BELT ASSEMBLIES NOT IN USE DURING A COLLISION SHOULD ALSO BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF EITHER DAMAGE OR IMPROPER OPERATION IS NOTED.







1. Install the front safety belt retractor.
1 Position the front safety belt retractor to the B-pillar.
2 Using the special tool, install the front safety belt retractor bolt.
3 Install the bolt, being careful not to overtighten.

NOTE: Make sure to tighten nuts and bolts to specification.







2. Install the upper B-pillar trim panel.
1 Position the upper B-pillar trim panel and feed the safety belt webbing through the opening.
2 Align the upper B-pillar trim panel and push in, fastening the retainers.
3 Install the pin-type retainer.

NOTE: The front seat is removed for clarity.







3. Install the front safety belt guide.
1 Position the front safety belt guide.
2 Using the special tool, install the front safety belt guide bolt.
3 Close the front safety belt guide bolt cover.

NOTE:
^ Make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted prior to installation.
^ Make sure to tighten nuts and bolts to specification.
^ If the safety belt guide cover is damaged or if it does not remain closed, install a new cover.







4. Install the lower B-pillar trim panel and scuff plates.
1 Align the lower B-pillar trim panel and scuff plates to the B-pillar and push in fastening the retainers to the upper B-pillar trim panel.
2 Align and fasten the scuff plate retainers.

NOTE: The front seat is removed for clarity.







5. Install the coat hook.
1 Position the coat hook.
2 Install the screw.







6. Install the front safety belt anchor.
1 Position the front safety belt anchor.
2 Using the special tool, install the front safety belt anchor bolt.

NOTE: Make sure to tighten nuts and bolts to specification.







7. Align the retaining clips and install the windshield side garnish molding.
8. Check the restraint system for correct operation.