Safety Belt Retractor - Front

Safety Belt Retractor - Front

NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.










Removal and Installation

WARNING: After any crash, all of the following safety belt assemblies and attaching hardware must be inspected by an authorized dealer to verify correct function:
- Retractors
- Buckles
- Belt tension sensor (BTS) (if equipped)
- Front safety belt buckle support assemblies (slide bar) (if equipped)
- Safety belt shoulder belt height adjusters (if equipped)
- Child safety seat tether bracket assemblies
- Automatic locking retractor (ALR) feature for child safety seats (passenger seating positions only)
If any safety belt assembly is damaged, does not operate correctly or does not pass all of the Functional Tests in the Diagnosis and Testing portion, a new safety belt assembly must be installed. If any safety belt assembly attaching areas are damaged or distorted, the sheet metal must be restored to its original structural integrity and new safety belt assembly and attaching hardware must be installed. Failure to install new safety belt assemblies and attaching hardware may increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

After any crash that results in deployment of the driver and/or front outboard passenger safety belt pretensioners, new driver and/or front outboard passenger safety belt systems (including retractors, buckles and height adjusters) must be installed. Failure to install new safety belt systems increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

NOTE: The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the correct Restraints Control Module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON.

NOTE: The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.

NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

1. Remove the upper and lower trim panels.
- For 2-door vehicles, remove the rear quarter trim panels.

- For 4-door vehicles, remove the B-pillar trim panels.

2. For passenger seat, disconnect the Belt Tension Sensor (BTS) electrical connector.
- Remove the rear seat cushion.
- Locate the cushion latch releases under the cushion front edge.

- Push the 2 latches and remove the rear seat cushion.

- Make sure the ignition is OFF and wait 1 minute before disconnecting or disturbing the BTS.

- Remove the scuff plate trim panel, pull back the carpeting and disconnect the BTS electrical connector.

3. Remove the safety belt retractor anchor bolt.
- If RH, slide the safety belt retractor anchor bolt cover up the belt webbing to access the bolt.

- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

4. Remove the D-ring cover and D-ring bolt.
- For installation, inspect the D-ring cover and if damaged or does not remain attached, install a new D-ring cover.

- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

5. Detach the safety belt guide loop.

6. Remove the bolt and safety belt retractor.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

7. NOTE: Before installation, make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted and the safety belts and buckles are accessible to the occupants.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

8. Check the active restraint system for correct operation. For additional information, refer to Safety Belt System. Testing and Inspection