Safety Belt Retractor - Front

SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR - FRONT







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:
- The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the restraints control module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.
- The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
- Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and carry out the diagnostic procedure again.

All safety belt retractors

1. NOTE: If the D-ring cover is damaged or does not remain attached, install a new D-ring cover.

Remove the D-ring cover.

2. Remove the nut and D-ring.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

3. Remove the cover and bolt and position aside the safety belt anchor.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

Passenger safety belt retractor
4. Depower the SRS.

5. NOTE: Note safety belt routing for installation.

Remove the quarter trim panel and disconnect the belt tension sensor electrical connector.
- Release the wiring harness pin-type retainers.
- Route out the safety belt webbing.

All safety belt retractors
6. Remove the quarter trim panel.
7. Remove the bolt and safety belt retractor.
- To install tighten to, 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Passenger safety belt retractor
9. Repower the SRS.

All safety belt retractors
10. Check the active restraint system for correct operation.