Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Rear Seat Belt

NOTE: Check the rear seat belts for damage, and replace them if necessary. Be careful not to damage them during removal and installation.

1. Remove these items:
- Rear seat cushion
- Rear seat side bolster, both sides

2. Remove these items:
- Rear door trim
- Rear pillar trim, both sides
- Rear bulkhead cover
- Center belt cover
- High mount brake light
- Lock cylinder trim
- Rear shelf

3. Remove the center anchor bolt of the center belt.

4. Remove the lower anchor bolt (A), the retractor mounting ET screw (B), the retractor bolt (C), and remove the rear seat belt (D) and retractor (E).

Rear Seat Belts - Sedan:




Lower Anchor Bolt - Sedan:




Retractor Bolt - Sedan:





5. Install in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- If the threads on the retractor mounting ET screw are worn out, use an oversized ET screw made specifically for this application.
- Check that the retractor locking mechanism functions as described.
- Before installing the anchor bolt, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the rear seat belt.