Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - No. 2 Rear



SEAT BELT RETRACTOR REPLACEMENT - NO. 2 REAR

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the seat from the vehicle.
2. In order to release the seat back, manually rotate the center latch. Rotate the latch until the seat back releases the seat back.




3. Remove the latch cover (1) from the seat.




4. Remove the seat belt anchor bolt (1) from the cushion frame.
5. Remove the head rests.
6. Remove the seat back cover and pad.
7. Remove the seat back frame.




8. Remove the seatbelt retractor bolt cover (1).
9. Remove the retractor mounting bolts (2).




10. Remove the handle mounting screws (1).
11. Partially remove the seat cushion cover by separating the cushion trim J-strips.




12. Remove the bolts attaching the buckle to the seat cushion frame.
13. Remove the buckle and the latch from the seat frame.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the buckle and the latch to the seat frame.




2. Install the buckle bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 55 N.m (41 lb ft).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Connect the seat cushion cover by joining the cushion trim J-strips.




4. Install the handle mounting screws (1).

Tighten the screws to 7 N.m (61 lb in).

5. Install the seat back frame.




6. Install the retractor mounting bolt (2).

Tighten the bolt to 55 N.m (410 lb ft).

7. Install the seatbelt retractor bolt cover (1).
8. Install the seat back cover and pad.
9. Install the headrests.




10. Install the seat belt anchor screw (1) to the cushion frame.

Tighten the bolt to 55 N.m (41 lb ft)




11. Install the latch cover (1) to the seat.

Tighten the screw to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

12. In order to secure the seat back, manually rotate the center latch. Rotate the latch until the seat back clicks into position.
13. Install the seat to the vehicle.