Seat Belt Retractor: Service and Repair

SEAT BELT RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY - FRONT

REMOVAL




1. Using a small flat bladed tool, depress button on the mini seat buckle quick disconnect feature while pulling up on shoulder belt to disengage shoulder belt from front seat assembly.




2. Remove center pillar lower garnish molding.




3. Remove retractor fastener and remove retractor.
4. Remove shoulder belt webbing retainer by pull on retainer while using a flat bladed tool to disengage attaching clips.
5. Remove shoulder belt from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

IMPORTANT: Apply permatex(R) 24200 on all restraint fasteners prior to installation.

1. Position shoulder belt retractor into center pillar space frame positioning unit with locking tab in body structure notch.
2. Install retractor fastener.

Torque:
Retractor Fastener: 45 N.m (33 ft-lbs)

3. Snap shoulder belt webbing retainer into center pillar.




4. Install center pillar lower garnish molding.

CAUTION: MAKE SURE SHOULDER BELT IS NOT TWISTED.




5. Snap shoulder belt assembly into seat mini seat buckle. Pull on shoulder belt to assure proper installation.
6. Function shoulder belt to assure proper operation.