Removal Procedure

Tools Required
J 29843-9 Door Lock Striker and Seat Belt Torx(R) Wrench

IMPORTANT: The driver's front seat belt assembly attaches to the body side frame locking B-pillar.

Description:

1. Unsnap the shoulder belt guide plastic cover (2).
2. Remove the front seat belt upper guide loop anchor nut.
3. Remove the center pillar upper trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Upper Trim in Rear Quarters.
4. Remove the center pillar lower trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim in Rear Quarters.
5. Unsnap the plastic escutcheon (3) where the retractor side seat belt webbing exits B-pillar trim.

Description:

6. Use the J 29843-9 in order to remove the bolt (3) from the seat belt retractor (2).
7. Remove the seat belt retractor from the B-pillar (1).
8. Loosen the two front seat nuts securing the front seat to the floor.
9. Remove the two rear seat nuts securing the front seat to the floor.

Description:

10. Raise the rear of the seat in order to remove the retractor side seat belt anchor bracket (5) from the seat stud (4).
11. Remove the push on the retainer (6) from the seat stud (4).
12. Remove the retractor side belt (1) from the vehicle.