Work Procedure
CORRECTIVE ACTIONReplace both rear seat belt retractor sensors with the new sensors included in the kit listed under PARTS INFORMATION.
1. Remove the rear headrests. Pivot the rear seat cushions forward and told the seat-backs down.
2. Remove the left and right grab rails (EX only). Remove the net hooks.
3. Remove the side rail trim (three clips). Remove six 6 mm bolts; then remove the side rail.
4. Remove the three screws holding the bottom of the rear quarter window trim panel. Do not attempt to remove the trim panel yet.
5. Remove the door opening seal in area A as shown.
6. Loosen the six clips; then remove the rear roof side trim.
7. Loosen the clips on the outside edges of the rear trim panel. Loosen the clips on the rear corner trim. Remove the rear tie-down hooks.
8. Starting at the rear, loosen the clips holding the quarter window trim panel.
9. [NEW] Remove the quarter window trim panel by holding it along the front edge and pulling it down and out. After removing, verify that all the clips are still attached to the trim panel. Inspect the seal closely; replace it if it is damaged (see PARTS INFORMATION).
10. Pull the seat belt fully out of the retractor. Hold it in the unreeled position by installing the clamp (from the kit) across the webbing.
11. Remove the two retractor assembly mounting bolts.
12. Place the retractor assembly on a flat surface with the blue cover facing up. Use a small allen wrench to push pins A and B through the cover. Locate the pins and discard them. Do not leave the pins in the retractor; they could affect its operation.
13. Lift the cover off the retractor assembly.
[NOTICE] Do not use a screwdriver or other pointed object to pry the cover off. You could damage the mechanical parts underneath.
14. Slide the sensor unit to the left to unlatch it from the retractor body. Lift it straight up. Do not touch the flywheel gear.
15. Look for the R or L stamped on the retractor assembly to verify that it is right or left. Match this with the color code of the replacement sensor assembly.
[NOTICE] Check the color code carefully. The retractor will not work properly if the wrong sensor is installed.
16. Shake the new sensor unit gently. Make sure the actuator and weight move freely. Do not touch the actuator or the weight.
17. Place the new sensor in the slot in the retractor assembly. Slide it to the right to lock it in place. Make sure the sensor is against the end of the slot.
18. Set the new cover in place on the retractor assembly, Align the pins on the cover with the holes in the retractor; then push the cover down to set it in place. Make sure all sides of the cover are seated against the retractor.
19. Use a 6 mm allen wrench to push down pins A and B and lock the cover in place.
20. Measure the sensor unit gap. If it is less than 3.5 mm, slide the sensor unit into place with your finger. The gap should be as close to 4 mm as possible.
21. Remove the clamp from the seat belt. Allow the belt to slowly go back into the retractor. Make sure the webbing is not twisted.
22. Hold the retractor assembly vertically. Pull the belt out slowly and verify that it locks. If the belt fails to lock, replace the seat belt assembly.
23. Reinstall the retractor assembly to the C-pillar. Torque the 6 mm bolt to 10 N-m (1.0 kg-m, 7 lb.ft.). Torque the 7/16 inch mounting bolt to 32 N-m (3.2 kg-m, 23 lb.ft.).
24. Pull the seat belt out slowly and verify that it does not lock. If the belt locks, replace the seat belt assembly.
25. Repeat steps 3 through 24 on the other side.
26. Reinstall the interior trim panels and headrests.
^ Verify that all clips are connected to each trim piece before installing.
^ To install the rear quarter window trim panel, seat clip 1 first. Seat clip 2 next followed by the remaining clips.
^ To seat clips 6 and 7, slightly twist the upper section of the trim panel.
27. Center-punch a completion mark above the sixth digit of the engine compartment VIN.