Safety Belt Retractor - Rear

SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR - REAR







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.

NOTE: RH side shown, LH side similar.

1. Release and slide the rear safety belt retractor anchor bolt cover up the belt, then remove the rear safety belt retractor anchor bolt.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).







2. Position aside the quarter trim panel.
- Pull out on the quarter trim panel at the C-pillar to release the retaining clip to access the safety belt retractor.

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

Remove the rear safety belt retractor D-ring cover.

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

5. Remove the bolt and rear safety belt retractor.
- Lift up to release the locator T-tab from the C-pillar sheet metal.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

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