SEAT BELT SHOULDER HEIGHT ADJUSTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Warning

•  All seat belt components including seat belt retractors/buckles/anchors, seat belt shoulder height adjusters (if equipped), child seat anchors, and installation hardware should be inspected after any collision. All seat belt components should be replaced unless a qualified technician finds the components show no damage and operate properly. Seat belt components not in use during a collision should also be inspected and replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted.

Note

•  The passenger’s seat is shown in the figure. The driver’s seat is the same as the passenger’s seat.

1.  Remove the B pillar trim. (See B-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2.  Lower the height adjuster.

3.  Remove the height adjuster upper bolt.

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4.  Raise the height adjuster.

5.  Remove the height adjuster.

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(1)  Remove the height adjuster lower bolt.

(2)  Remove the height adjuster.

6.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

•  Verify that the front seat belt retractor is not in the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode.

Note

•  Before installing, verify that the seat belt is not twisted.

•  Tighten the bolts to the specified torque.

7.  Inspect the seat belt system for normal operation.

•  To verify that the new retractor is operating normally, perform the Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode functional test.