Front

REMOVAL




1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.

WARNING: WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM RESERVE CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE BEGINNING ANY AIRBAG SYSTEM OR COMPONENT SERVICE. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

2. Remove trim cover (3) from the seat cushion outboard trim cover.
3. Remove seat belt (1) lower anchor nut (2) from seat cushion frame.




4. Remove the upper turning loop (3) trim cover (2).
5. Remove the upper turning loop retaining bolt (4).




6. Remove the lower B-pillar trim.




7. Remove the one screw (2) to the front seat belt web guide (3).




8. Disconnect the tensioner (2) squib connector (3).




9. Remove the one screw between the upper retractor indexing tabs in B-pillar.
10. Remove the one front seat belt retractor (4) retaining bolt (3).
11. Pull the retractor inboard and release the indexing tabs (2) from the B-pillar (1).

INSTALLATION




1. Position the retractor in the B-pillar (1) with the indexing tabs (2).
2. Install the one front seat belt retractor (4) retaining bolt (3). Torque bolt to 32 N.m (24 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the one screw between the upper retractor indexing tabs (2) in B-pillar.




4. Connect the tensioner (2) squib connector (3).




5. Install the one screw (2) to the front seat belt web guide (3). Torque screw to 3 N.m (20 in.lbs.).




6. Position the upper turning loop (3) and install the retaining bolt (4). Torque bolt to 40 N.m (30 ft. lbs.).
7. Install the upper turning loop (3) trim cover (2).




8. Install the lower B-pillar trim.




9. Position the seat belt (1) onto the stud on the seat cushion frame and install the lower anchor nut (2). Torque nut to 37 N.m (27 ft. lbs.).
10. Install the trim cover (3) onto the seat cushion outboard trim cover.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THE BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE. PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH MAY RESULT IF THE SYSTEM TEST IS NOT PERFORMED FIRST.