Seat Belt Retractor: Service and Repair

NOTE: Seat Belt Bolt Bit T77L-2100-A or equivalent should be used for safety belt bolt removal and installation on front outboard belts. A metric socket is necessary to remove or install inboard buckles and center passenger belt anchors.

Removal
1. Remove D-ring cover.
2. Insert bolt bit and remove belt bolts.
3. Remove B-pillar upper trim panel.
4. Remove scuff plate/center pillar trim panel retaining screws and panel.
5. Remove safety belt through slot in upper center trim panel.
6. Remove safety belt anchor-to-sill bolt and rubber washer.
7. Remove safety belt retractor bolt.
8. Remove web guide attaching screw and slide guide rearward to remove from B-pillar.
9. Remove outboard safety belt assembly from vehicle.
10. Remove nut/bolt from inboard buckle assembly. On LH side, disconnect buzzer wire and pry locator off seat.
11. Pull buckle upward to remove from seat.

Installation
1. To install, reverse Removal procedure. Be sure to position belts.
2. Tighten all attaching bolts to 30-40 N.m (23-29 lb-ft) . Cycle system several times to ensure proper operation of retractor. Make sure webbing is not twisted.






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