Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Safety Belt Retractor - 2nd Row, Outboard




Safety Belt Retractor - 2nd Row, Outboard

WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure, REFER to Safety Warnings . Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

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Removal

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
- Front safety belt buckle support assemblies (slide bar) (if equipped)
- Safety belt shoulder belt height adjusters (if equipped)
- Child safety seat tether bracket assemblies
- ALR (Automatic Locking Retractor) 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 Component Tests of this system, 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.


1. Remove the middle C-pillar trim panel. REFER to C-Pillar Trim Panel - Middle, 4-Door Sedan or REFER to C-Pillar Trim Panel - Middle, 5-Door Hatchback .

2. Remove the safety belt anchor bolt.

3. Remove the safety belt retractor bolt and the safety belt retractor.

Installation

1. Position the safety belt retractor and install the bolt.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

2. Install the middle C-pillar trim panel. REFER to C-Pillar Trim Panel - Middle, 4-Door Sedan or REFER to C-Pillar Trim Panel - Middle, 5-Door Hatchback .

3. Position the safety belt anchor and install the bolt.
- Tighten to 47.5 Nm (35 lb-ft).

4. Check the active restraint system for correct operation. REFER to Functional Test - Safety Belt Retractor, Road Test Inspection Functional Test - Safety Belt Retractor, Road Test Inspection.