Seat Belt Height Adjuster: Service and Repair

SAFETY BELT SHOULDER HEIGHT ADJUSTER







Removal and Installation

WARNING: All safety belt assemblies (including retractors, belt tension sensors [BTS] if equipped, buckles, shoulder belt height adjusters [if 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 safety 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 ALR 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 serious personal injury in collisions.

1. Remove the B-pillar trim panel.
2. Set the safety belt shoulder height adjuster to the lowest level.
3. Remove safety belt shoulder height adjuster bolt.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

4. NOTE: The safety belt shoulder height adjuster must be oriented horizontally to allow the T-tab through the sheet metal mounting hole.

Rotate and remove the height adjuster.

5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
6. Check the active restraint system for correct operation.