Safety Belt Retractor - Front

SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR - FRONT







Removal and Installation

WARNING: All safety belt assemblies (including retractors, belt tension sensors [BTS] if equipped, buckles, shoulder belt height adjusters [if so equipped], child safety seat tether attachments and attaching hardware) should be inspected after any collision. All new belt assemblies should be installed unless a qualified technician finds the assemblies show no damage and operate correctly. Belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and new assemblies installed if either damage or incorrect operation is noted.

The Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) feature of the safety belt retractor must be checked by a qualified technician to verify that the ALR feature for a child seat is functioning correctly, in addition to other checks for correct safety belt system function. A new belt and retractor assembly must be installed if the safety belt assembly's "automatic locking retractor" feature or any other safety belt function is not operating correctly when inspected according to the functional inspection procedures. Failure to install a new belt and retractor assembly could increase the risk of injury in collisions.

NOTE: Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and carry out the diagnostic procedure again.

All front retractors

1. NOTE: Inspect the D-ring cover for damage. If the cover is damaged or if it does not remain attached, install a new cover.

Remove the D-ring cover.

2. Remove the nut and the D-ring.
1 To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

3. Remove the front door scuff plate.
4. Remove the bolt and the safety belt anchor.
- To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

Driver side retractor
5. Remove the body side trim finish panel, the front upper body side trim panel and the front lower side trim panel.

Passenger side retractor
6. Remove the center body pillar upper trim panel and the center body lower trim panel.
7. Remove the bolt and the safety belt retractor.
- To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

All front retractors

8. NOTE: Make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted prior to installation.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

9. Check the active restraint system for correct operation.