Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Left Front Two-Door

1. Remove the following items from the front seat:

•

The bolt

•	The washer

•	The spacer

•	The front seat belt buckle (4)

2. Disconnect the seat belt switch electrical connector (5).
3. Remove the following components:

•	The lower anchor bolt that retains the front seat belt

•	The washers

•	The spacer

4. Open the cover, and remove the following components:

•	The anchor bolt that retains the upper guide loop (1) of the front seat belt

•	The washers

•	The spacer

5. Remove the lower rear quarter trim panel. Refer to Rear Quarter Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
6. Remove the following items from the vehicle:

•

The screw

•	The bolt that retains the front seat belt retractor

•	The washers

•	The front seat belt retractor (2)

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

1. Install the front seat belt retractor (2) to the vehicle. Secure the retractor with the following fasteners:

•

The screw

•	The washers

•	The spacer

•	The bolt that retains the front seat belt retractor

Tighten
Tighten the seat belt retractor bolt to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).

2. Install the front seat belt guide loop (1) to the center pillar. Secure the guide loop with the anchor bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the guide loop anchor bolt to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).

3. Install the lower anchor bolt that retains the front seat belt.

Tighten
Tighten the lower anchor bolt to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).

4. Connect the seat belt switch electrical connector (5).
5. Install the front seat belt buckle (4) to the front seat. Secure the buckle with the one bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the seat belt buckle bolt to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).

6. Install the lower rear quarter trim panel. Refer to Rear Quarter Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.

Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Left Front Four-Door

1. Remove the lower anchor bolt that retains the front seat belt.
2. Gently pry the lower center pillar trim panel loose. Remove the panel from the vehicle.
3. Remove the 2 screws and the center pillar seat belt guide.
4. Remove the screw, and remove the front seat belt retractor (5) from the vehicle.
5. Open the cover, and remove the anchor bolt that retains the upper guide loop (1) of the front seat belt.
6. Remove the bolt, and remove the front seat belt buckle (3) from the front seat.
7. Disconnect the seat belt switch connector.

1. Connect the seat belt switch connector.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

2. Install the front seat belt buckle (3) to the front seat. Secure the buckle with the bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the seat belt buckle bolt to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).

3. Install the front seat belt retractor (5) to the vehicle. Secure the retractor with the screw.
4. Install the lower anchor bolt that retains the front seat belt.

Tighten
Tighten the lower anchor bolt to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).

5. Install the seat belt guide loop (1) to the center pillar. Secure the guide loop with the anchor bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the guide loop anchor bolt to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).

6. Install the seat belt guide to the center pillar. Secure the guide with the 2 screws.
7. Close the guide loop cover.
8. Install the center pillar lower trim panel onto the center pillar.