Installation Procedure

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Position the seat belt retractor onto the seat.
Line up the tab on the retractor to the tab on the seat frame.

NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Install the upper anchor bolt.
Tighten

Tighten the bolt to 53 N.m (39 lb ft).

Fig 1: Installing Upper Anchor Bolt (Left Front)
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Install the retractor tower cover.
Install the retractor tower cover retaining screw.
Tighten

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

Fig 2: Installing Retractor Tower Cover Retaining Screw (Left Front)
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Install the retractor.
Install the retractor bolt.
Tighten

Tighten the bolt to 53 N.m (39 lb ft).
Install the rear cardboard panel retainers.
Install the seat back cover and pad. Refer to SEAT BACK COVER AND PAD REPLACEMENT-FRONT .
Move the seat to its original position.

Fig 3: Installing Retractor Bolt (Left Front)
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