Safety Belt Retractor - Rear

SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR - REAR







Removal and Installation

WARNING: After any crash, all of the following safety belt assemblies and attaching hardware must be inspected by an authorized dealer to verify correct function:
- Retractors
- Buckles
- Belt tension sensor (BTS) (if equipped)
- Front safety belt buckle support assemblies (slide bar) (if equipped)
- Safety belt shoulder belt height adjusters (if equipped)
- Child safety seat tether bracket assemblies
- Automatic locking retractor (ALR) feature for child safety seats (passenger seating positions only)

If any safety belt assembly is damaged, does not operate correctly or does not pass all of the Functional Tests in the Diagnosis and Testing portion, a new safety belt assembly must be installed. If any safety belt assembly attaching areas are damaged or distorted, the sheet metal must be restored to its original structural integrity and new safety belt assembly and attaching hardware must be installed. Failure to install new safety belt assemblies and attaching hardware may increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

After any crash that results in deployment of the driver and/or front outboard passenger safety belt pretensioners, new driver and/or front outboard passenger safety belt systems (including retractors, buckles and height adjusters) must be installed. Failure to install new safety belt systems increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

NOTE: RH rear safety belt retractor shown, LH side similar.

1. Remove the rear quarter trim panel.

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

Remove the D-ring cover.

3. Remove the D-ring bolt.
- To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

4. Remove the safety belt anchor bolt.
- To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

5. Remove the bolt and the rear safety belt retractor.
- To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
7. Check the active restraint system for correct operation.
- Make sure that after the rear safety belt retractor is installed, the retractor is not in the automatic locking retractor (ALR) mode.