Front Seat Belt Replacement

Removal Procedure
1. Remove the bolt that retains the lower seat belt anchor plate to the vehicle.





2. Carefully pry open the upper seat belt anchor plate cover with a flat-bladed tool.





3. Remove the bolt that retains the upper seat belt anchor plate to the vehicle.





4. Use a flat-bladed tool to carefully remove the seat belt opening trim cover.
5. Remove the body side trim panel. Refer to the appropriate procedure in Interior Trim:
^ Trim Panel Replacement - Body Side (Standard Cab Pickup)
^ Trim Panel Replacement - Body Side (4 Door Utility)
^ Trim Panel Replacement - Body Side (Extended Cab)
^ Trim Panel Replacement - Body Side (2 Door Utility)
6. Guide the seat belt through the opening in the body side trim cover.





7. Remove the bolt that retains the seat belt retractor assembly to the vehicle.
8. Remove the seat belt retractor assembly from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure
1. Install the seat belt retractor assembly to the vehicle.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
2. Install the bolt that retains the seat belt retractor assembly to the vehicle.

Tighten
Tighten the seat belt retractor assembly bolt to 70 N.m (52 lb ft).





3. Guide the seat belt through the opening in the body side trim cover.
4. Install the body side trim panel. Refer to the appropriate procedure in Interior Trim:
^ Trim Panel Replacement - Body Side (Standard Cab Pickup)
^ Trim Panel Replacement - Body Side (4 Door Utility)
^ Trim Panel Replacement - Body Side (Extended Cab)
^ Trim Panel Replacement - Body Side (2 Door Utility)
5. Install the seat belt opening trim cover by firmly pressing the cover into place.





6. Install the upper seat belt anchor plate and bolt to the vehicle.

Tighten
Tighten the upper seat belt anchor plate bolt to 70 N.m (52 lb ft).

7. Close the upper seat belt anchor plate cover.





8. Install the lower seat belt anchor plate and bolt to the vehicle.

Tighten
Tighten the lower seat belt anchor plate bolt to 70 N.m (52 lb ft).