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 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. Position the front seat forward.
2. Remove the front door scuff plate.
- Pull up to release the 5 retaining clips.

3. Remove the rear door scuff plate.
- Pull up to release the 2 retaining clips.







4. Detach the 2 clips and remove the lower B-pillar trim panel.

5. NOTE: Inspect the front safety belt retractor D-ring cover for damage. If the front safety belt retractor D-ring cover does not remain in place, install a new cover.

Remove the front safety belt retractor D-ring cover.

6. Remove the bolt and the front safety belt retractor D-ring.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

7. Remove the front safety belt retractor anchor nut cover from the seat.

8. NOTE: Note the position of the front safety belt retractor anchor and the anti-rotation pin on the seat for installation.

Remove the nut and the front safety belt retractor anchor.
- To install, tighten to 47 Nm (34 lb-ft).

9. NOTE: Note the position of the front safety belt retractor locator T-tab in the B-pillar sheet metal for installation.

Remove the bolt and the front safety belt retractor.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
11. Check the active restraint system for correct operation.