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Front Seat Belt Retractor Replacement

  1. Disable the SIR system. SIR Disabling and Enabling
Front Seat Belt Retractor Replacement — figure 1
Front Seat Belt Retractor Replacement — figure 1
  1. Using a suitable plastic trim tool, gently pry upwards to release the retaining clips.
  2. Front Seat Adjuster Track Finish Cover (1) » Remove
Front Seat Belt Retractor Replacement — figure 2
Front Seat Belt Retractor Replacement — figure 2
  1. Starting at the rear of the front side door sill garnish molding (1) pull upward at the b-pillar joint to disengage the garnish molding.
  2. Work your way forward disengaging all the front side door sill garnish molding retaining clips and then pull rearward to disengage the 2 retaining clips on the forward vertical wall.
  3. Front Side Door Sill Garnish Molding (1) » Remove
Front Seat Belt Retractor Replacement — figure 3
Front Seat Belt Retractor Replacement — figure 3
  1. Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
  2. Pull upward from both sides of the rear side door sill garnish molding (1) to disengage retaining clips front to rear.
  3. { If equipped } Disconnect the electrical connector.
  4. Rear Side Door Sill Garnish Molding (1) » Remove
Front Seat Belt Retractor Replacement — figure 4
Front Seat Belt Retractor Replacement — figure 4
  1. Move the front seat fully forward.
  2. Use a flat bladed plastic tool between the center pillar center trim panel (1) and the center pillar upper trim panel to disengage the upper retaining clips (2).
  3. Pull from both sides of the center pillar center trim panel (1) to release the middle and lower retaining clips (2) .
  4. Center Pillar Center Trim Panel (1) » Remove
Front Seat Belt Retractor Replacement — figure 5
Front Seat Belt Retractor Replacement — figure 5
  1. Front Seat Belt Anchor Plate Tensioner Cover (1) » Remove
  2. Front Seat Belt Anchor Plate Tensioner Bolt (2) » Remove
  3. Remove the seat belt from the anchor plate.
Front Seat Belt Retractor Replacement — figure 6
Front Seat Belt Retractor Replacement — figure 6
  1. Use a flat bladed plastic tool to remove the center pillar lower garnish molding lower hole cover (1).
Front Seat Belt Retractor Replacement — figure 7
Front Seat Belt Retractor Replacement — figure 7
  1. Use a flat bladed plastic tool between the center pillar lower trim panel (1) and the center pillar (2) to disengage retaining clips.
  2. Pull upward from the front and rear of the panel to disengage the retaining clips from the rear side door sill trim plate bracket (3) and the front side door sill trim plate bracket (4).
  3. Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel (1) » Remove
Front Seat Belt Retractor Replacement — figure 8
Front Seat Belt Retractor Replacement — figure 8
  1. Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Bolt Cap (1) » Remove
  2. Center Pillar Upper Garnish Molding Bolt (2) » Remove
  3. Pull the trim panel (3) toward the inside of the vehicle to disengage the retaining clips.
  4. Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel (3) » Remove
Front Seat Belt Retractor Replacement — figure 9
Front Seat Belt Retractor Replacement — figure 9
  1. Front Seat Belt Retractor D Ring Bolt (1) » Remove
  2. Front Seat Belt Retainer (2) » Remove
Front Seat Belt Retractor Replacement — figure 10
Front Seat Belt Retractor Replacement — figure 10
  1. Disconnect the electrical connector.

  2. Front Seat Belt Retractor Bolt - Upper (1) » Remove

  3. Front Seat Belt Retractor Bolt - Lower (2) » Remove

  4. Front Seat Belt Retractor (3) » Remove Installation Procedure

  5. Front Seat Belt Retractor (3) » Install

  1. Front Seat Belt Retractor Bolt - Lower (2) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

  2. Front Seat Belt Retractor Bolt - Upper (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

  3. Connect the electrical connector.

  4. Front Seat Belt Retainer (2) » Install

  5. If a NEW threaded component is being installed, loosen the adhesive using a metal pick or similar tool before proceeding. If threaded component is reused, prepare the threaded component using the following steps: 6.1. Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the component using a lint free cloth. 6.2. Thread the cleaned component into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive. 6.3. Apply thread locking adhesive to the external threads of the component. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers 6.4. Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive once applied to the component.

  6. Front Seat Belt Retractor D Ring Bolt (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

  1. Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel (3) » Install
  2. Center Pillar Upper Garnish Molding Bolt (2) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications
  3. Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Bolt Cap (1) » Install
  1. Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel (1) » Install

  2. Center Pillar Lower Garnish Molding Lower Hole Cover (1) » Install

  3. Install the seat belt to the anchor plate.

  4. If a NEW threaded component is being installed, loosen the adhesive using a metal pick or similar tool before proceeding. If threaded component is reused, prepare the threaded component using the following steps: 14.1. Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the component using a lint free cloth. 14.2. Thread the cleaned component into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive. 14.3. Apply thread locking adhesive to the external threads of the component. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers 14.4. Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive once applied to the component.

  5. Front Seat Belt Anchor Plate Tensioner Bolt (2) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

  6. Front Seat Belt Anchor Plate Tensioner Cover (1) » Install

  7. Center Pillar Center Trim Panel (1) » Install

  8. { If equipped } Connect the electrical connector.

  9. Rear Side Door Sill Garnish Molding (1) » Install

  10. Front Side Door Sill Garnish Molding (2) » Install

  11. Front Seat Adjuster Track Finish Cover (1) » Install

  12. Enable the SIR System. SIR Disabling and Enabling