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 injury in collisions.

NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

1. NOTE: Inspect the D-ring cover for damage. If the cover is damaged or does not remain closed, install new D-ring cover and bolt.

Position the safety belt guide to the lowest position.

Remove the upper B-pillar trim panel.

2. Access the bolt behind the safety belt shoulder height adjuster trim cover in the following sequence.
1 Lower the safety belt shoulder height adjuster to the lowest point.
2 Fold the trim cover over.

3. Remove the safety belt shoulder height adjuster bolt.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).







4. Remove the safety belt shoulder height adjuster.
1 Rotate the safety belt shoulder height adjuster downward to release the lower tab.
2 Remove the safety belt shoulder height adjuster.

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

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

6. Check the active restraint system for correct operation.