Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Rear Seat Belt Replacement

REAR SEAT BELT REPLACEMENT

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

REAR SEAT BELT

1. Remove the following items:
- Rear seat cushion.
- Rear seat side pad, both sides.
- Rear pillar trim, both sides.
- High mount stop lamp.
- Rear package tray.

2. Remove the center anchor bolt of the center belt.
3. Remove the lower anchor bolt (A), retractor bolt, and remove the rear seat belt (B), and retractor (C).






Retractor and lower anchor bolt construction.






4. Installation is the reverse of removal.

NOTE:
- 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.

CENTER BELT AND SEAT BELT BUCKLES

1. Remove the rear seat cushion and rear seat side pad, both sides.
2. Remove the center anchor bolts (A), and remove the seat belt buckles (B).






3. Remove the following items:
- Rear pillar trim, both sides.
- Real package tray.

4. Remove the retractor mounting bolt, and the retractor bolt, then remove center belt (A) and retractor (B).






5. Remove the protector (A).






6. Installation is the reverse of removal.

NOTE:
- 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 properly.
- Assemble the washers on the center anchor bolt as shown.
- Before installing the center anchor bolt, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the center belt.

Retractor and Center Anchor Bolt Construction