Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Front (Sedan)
REMOVAL PROCEDURE1. Remove the plug for seat belt anchor bolt.
2. Remove the seat belt anchor bolt.
3. Lift up on the bottom edge of the shoulder belt guide cover.
4. Remove the shoulder belt guide bolt.
5. Remove the carpet retainer.
6. Remove the seat belt retractor bolt.
7. Pull upward on the seat belt retractor.
This will disengage the retractor from the T-slot in the center pillar.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Insert the top of the seat belt retractor into the T-slot.
Push down the top of the retractor to engage the retractor with the T-slot in the center pillar.
IMPORTANT: Remove any twists in the seat belt webbing before final assembly.
2. Install the seat belt retractor bolt.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 48 N.m (35 lb ft).
3. Install the left carpet retainer
4. Install the shoulder belt guide bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 41 N.m (30 lb ft).
5. Push down on the shoulder belt guide cover until fully seated.
6. Install the seat belt anchor bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 48 N.m (35 lb ft).
7. Install the seat belt sleeve anchor plug.
8. Inspect left front seat belt retractor for proper operation. Refer to Operational and Functional Checks.