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Front Seat Center Belt Retractor Replacement

Removal Procedure

Front Seat Center Belt Retractor Replacement — figure 1
Front Seat Center Belt Retractor Replacement — figure 1
  1. Front Center Seat (3) » Remove — Front Center Seat Removal and Installation
Front Seat Center Belt Retractor Replacement — figure 2
Front Seat Center Belt Retractor Replacement — figure 2
  1. Using a suitable trim tool, release the retaining clips.
  2. Front Seat Center Armrest Hinge Finish Cover - Upper (1) » Remove [2x]
Front Seat Center Belt Retractor Replacement — figure 3
Front Seat Center Belt Retractor Replacement — figure 3
  1. Front Seat Center Armrest Pivot Bolt (1) » Remove
  2. Front Seat Armrest Adjust Retainer Bolt (2) » Remove
  3. Front Seat Armrest Adjust Retainer (3) » Remove
Front Seat Center Belt Retractor Replacement — figure 4
Front Seat Center Belt Retractor Replacement — figure 4
  1. Using a suitable plastic trim tool, release the front seat center armrest hinge finish cover - lower retaining clips.
  1. Remove and DISCARD seat belt retaining bushings.
  2. Front Seat Center Belt Anchor Plate » Remove
  3. Front Seat Center Armrest Hinge Finish Cover - Lower (1) » Remove
Front Seat Center Belt Retractor Replacement — figure 5
Front Seat Center Belt Retractor Replacement — figure 5
  1. Disconnect the latch release cable.
  2. Front Seat Center Armrest Bolt (1) » Remove [2x]
  3. Front Center Seat Armrest (2) » Remove
Front Seat Center Belt Retractor Replacement — figure 6
Front Seat Center Belt Retractor Replacement — figure 6
  1. Using a suitable trim tool, release the retaining clip.
  2. Front Seat Center Armrest Hinge Finish Inner Cover (1) » Remove [2x]
Front Seat Center Belt Retractor Replacement — figure 7
Front Seat Center Belt Retractor Replacement — figure 7
  1. Front Center Seat Cup Holder (1) » Remove
  2. Front Seat Armrest Cup Holder Bolt (2) » Remove [2x]
  3. Using a suitable trim tool, release the front seat armrest cup holder retainers.
  4. Front Seat Armrest Cup Holder (3) » Remove
Front Seat Center Belt Retractor Replacement — figure 8
Front Seat Center Belt Retractor Replacement — figure 8
  1. Front Seat Stowage Compartment Bolt - Front (1) » Remove [2x]
  2. Front Seat Stowage Compartment Bolt - Rear (2) » Remove
  3. Front Seat Stowage Compartment (3) » Remove
Front Seat Center Belt Retractor Replacement — figure 9
Front Seat Center Belt Retractor Replacement — figure 9
  1. Front Seat Belt Opening Bezel Bolt (1) » Remove [2x]
  2. Front Seat Belt Opening Bezel (2) » Remove
Front Seat Center Belt Retractor Replacement — figure 10
Front Seat Center Belt Retractor Replacement — figure 10
  1. Pull outward and down on the bottom of the front seat armrest hinge finish cover to release the retaining tabs.
  2. Front Seat Armrest Hinge Finish Cover (1) » Remove
  3. Front Seat Armrest Lid Bolt (2) » Remove [4x]
  4. Front Seat Armrest Lid (3) » Remove
Front Seat Center Belt Retractor Replacement — figure 11
Front Seat Center Belt Retractor Replacement — figure 11
  1. Disengage the J-channel retainers from the seat back cushion frame.
  2. Disconnect the retainers from the seat back cushion frame.
  3. Front Seat Back Cover (1) » Remove
  4. Front Seat Back Pad (2) » Remove
  5. Front Seat Back Pad - Upper (3) » Remove
Front Seat Center Belt Retractor Replacement — figure 12
Front Seat Center Belt Retractor Replacement — figure 12
  1. Front Seat Belt Retractor Bolt (1) » Remove

  2. Front Seat Center Belt Retractor (2) » Remove Installation Procedure

  3. Front Seat Center Belt Retractor (2) » Install

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

  2. Front Seat Back Pad - Upper (3) » Install

  3. Front Seat Back Pad (2) » Install

  4. Front Seat Back Cover (1) » Install

  5. Connect retainers to the seat back cushion frame.

  6. Connect the J-channel retainers.

  7. Front Seat Armrest Lid (3) » Install

  8. Front Seat Armrest Lid Bolt (2) » Install and tighten [4x] — Fastener Specifications

  9. Front Seat Armrest Hinge Finish Cover (1) » Install

  10. Front Seat Belt Opening Bezel (2) » Install

  11. 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: 12.1. Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the component using a lint free cloth. 12.2. Thread the cleaned component into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive. 12.3. Apply thread locking adhesive to the external threads of the component. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers 12.4. Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive once applied to the component.

  12. Front Seat Belt Opening Bezel Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications

  13. Front Seat Stowage Compartment (3) » Install

  14. Front Seat Stowage Compartment Bolt - Rear (2) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

  15. Front Seat Stowage Compartment Bolt - Front (1) » Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications

  16. Front Seat Armrest Cup Holder (3) » Install

  17. Front Seat Armrest Cup Holder Bolt (2) » Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications

  18. Front Center Seat Cup Holder (1) » Install

  19. Front Seat Center Armrest Hinge Finish Inner Cover (1) » Install [2x]

  20. Front Center Seat Armrest (2) » Install

  21. Front Seat Center Armrest Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications

  22. Connect the latch release cable.

  23. Front Seat Center Armrest Hinge Finish Cover - Lower (1) » Install

  24. Front Seat Center Belt Anchor Plate » Install

  25. Front Seat Armrest Adjust Retainer (3) » Install

  26. Front Seat Armrest Adjust Retainer Bolt (2) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

  27. 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: 28.1. Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the component using a lint free cloth. 28.2. Thread the cleaned component into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive. 28.3. Apply thread locking adhesive to the external threads of the component. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers 28.4. Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive once applied to the component.

  28. Front Seat Center Armrest Pivot Bolt (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

  29. Front Seat Center Armrest Hinge Finish Cover - Upper (1) » Install [2x]

  30. Front Center Seat (3) » Install — Front Center Seat Removal and Installation