Installation Procedure

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Install the retractor side belt (1) to the vehicle.
Install the retractor side seat belt anchor bracket (5) to the seat stud (4).
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Install the nuts securing the front seat/retractor side seat belt (1) lower anchor bracket to the floor.
Tighten

Tighten the front seat/retractor side seat belt lower anchor nuts to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).

Fig 1: Installing Retractor Side Belt To Vehicle
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Install the seat belt retractor (2) to the B-pillar (1).
Use the J 29843-9 in order to install the retractor bolt (3).
Tighten

Tighten the front seat belt retractor bolt to 43 N.m (32 lb ft).

Fig 2: Installing Seat Belt Retractor To B-Pillar
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Install the plastic escutcheon (3) into the B-pillar trim where the retractor side seat belt webbing exits.
Install the center pillar lower trim panels. Refer to INTERIOR TRIM in Interior Trim.
Install the center pillar upper trim panels. Refer to INTERIOR TRIM in Interior Trim.
Install the nut securing the front seat belt upper guide loop anchor (2) to the B-pillar.
Tighten

Tighten the front seat belt upper guide loop anchor nut to 29 N.m (21 lb ft).
Install the plastic shoulder belt guide cover to the adjuster bracket (2).

Fig 3: Installing Plastic Escutcheon Into B-Pillar Trim
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