Front
SEAT BELT AND RETRACTORFRONT
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, DURING AND FOLLOWING ANY SEAT BELT OR CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHOR SERVICE, CAREFULLY INSPECT ALL SEAT BELTS, BUCKLES, MOUNTING HARDWARE, RETRACTORS, TETHER STRAPS, AND ANCHORS FOR PROPER INSTALLATION, OPERATION, OR DAMAGE. REPLACE ANY BELT THAT IS CUT, FRAYED, OR TORN. STRAIGHTEN ANY BELT THAT IS TWISTED. TIGHTEN ANY LOOSE FASTENERS. REPLACE ANY BELT THAT HAS A DAMAGED OR INOPERATIVE BUCKLE OR RETRACTOR. REPLACE ANY BELT THAT HAS A BENT OR DAMAGED LATCH PLATE OR ANCHOR PLATE. REPLACE ANY CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHOR OR THE UNIT TO WHICH THE ANCHOR IS INTEGRAL THAT HAS BEEN BENT OR DAMAGED. NEVER ATTEMPT TO REPAIR A SEAT BELT OR CHILD RESTRAINT COMPONENT. ALWAYS REPLACE DAMAGED OR FAULTY SEAT BELT AND CHILD RESTRAINT COMPONENTS WITH THE CORRECT, NEW AND UNUSED REPLACEMENT PARTS LISTED IN THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER MOPART PARTS CATALOG.
REMOVAL
1. Adjust the front seat to its most forward position for easiest access to the front seat belt lower anchor cover (1) and the B-pillar trim.
2. Grasp the upper edge of the lower anchor cover and pull upward to unsnap it from the front seat cushion outboard side shield.
3. Remove the screw (2) that secures the lower anchor to the outboard side of the front seat cushion frame.
4. Firmly grasp the lower end of the turning loop trim cover on the upper B-pillar and pull it straight out to unsnap it from the height adjuster, then lift the bottom of the cover upward and pull outward to disengage the upper tabs from the adjuster.
5. Remove the screw (4) that secures the seat belt turning loop (5) to the height adjuster (2).
6. Remove the seat belt turning loop from the height adjuster.
7. Remove the upper trim (3) from the inside of the B-pillar (1).
8. Remove the trim (8) from the lower B-pillar.
9. Pull the front seat belt (6) turning loop and lower anchor through the seat belt opening in the lower B-pillar trim.
10. Remove the screw (7) that secures the retractor (9) lower bracket to the base of the inner B-pillar. 11. Remove the front seat belt and retractor from the vehicle as a unit.
INSTALLATION
1. Be certain that the retractor shield (10) is properly installed in the inner B-pillar (1) and in good condition before installing the retractor.
2. Position the seat belt and retractor (9) into the vehicle as a unit.
3. Install and tighten the screw (7) that secures the retractor lower bracket to the base of the inner B-pillar. Tighten the screw to 39 N.m (29 ft. lbs.).
4. Route the front seat belt (6) turning loop and lower anchor through the seat belt opening in the lower B-pillar trim (8).
5. Reinstall the lower trim onto the B-pillar.
6. Reinstall the upper trim (3) onto the inside of the B-pillar.
7. Position the seat belt turning loop (5) onto the height adjuster (2) on the upper B-pillar. Be certain that the seat belt webbing between the retractor and the turning loop is not twisted.
8. Install and tighten the screw (4) that secures the turning loop to the height adjuster. Tighten the screw to 39 N.m (29 ft. lbs.).
9. Insert the upper tabs of the turning loop trim cover into the slots of the height adjuster on the upper B-pillar, then lower the bottom of the cover and use hand pressure to press firmly and evenly on the cover until it snaps into place.
10. Position the seat belt lower anchor to the mounting hole on the outboard side of the front seat cushion frame. Be certain that the seat belt webbing between the turning loop and the lower anchor is not twisted.
11. Install and tighten the screw (2) that secures the lower anchor to the seat. Tighten the screw to 39 N.m (29 ft. lbs.).
12. Reinstall the lower anchor cover (1) onto the front seat cushion outboard side shield.