Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Left Front (Convertible)

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Open the upper guide bolt cover by prying up at the belt side of the cover.
2. Remove the nut attaching the upper guide to the seat belt guide bracket stud.
3. Remove the upper guide from the stud.




4. Remove the washer and spacer from the stud.
5. Remove the screw attaching the lock pillar upper trim panel.
6. Remove the lock pillar upper trim panel.




7. Remove the sill plate trim.
8. Remove the lock pillar lower trim panel.




9. Remove the bolt attaching the upper retractor.
10. Remove the bolt attaching the lower retractor.
11. Remove the retractor side of the seat belt.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the upper retractor and attaching bolt.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten
Tighten the upper retractor bolt to 41 N.m (31 lb ft).

2. Install the lower retractor and attaching bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the lower retractor bolt to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).




3. Install the lock pillar lower trim panel.
4. Install the sill plate.




5. Install the lock pillar upper trim panel.
6. Install the screw attaching the upper trim panel to the lock pillar.

Tighten
Tighten the upper lock pillar trim screw to 1.8 N.m (16 lb in).

7. Install the spacer and washer to the seat belt harness bracket stud.




8. Install the upper guide to the stud.
9. Install the nut attaching the upper guide to the stud.

Tighten
Tighten the upper guide nut to 40 N.m (29 lb ft).

10. Snap the upper guide cover closed.