Seat Belt & Retractor - Front Outboard: Removal

Inspect the condition of the shoulder belt and lap belt. Replace any belt that is cut, frayed, torn, or damaged in any way. Also, replace the shoulder belt if the retractor is either damaged or inoperative.

The only component of this seat belt and retractor unit that is available for individual service replacement is the plastic web stop button that prevents the latch plate from falling to the floor while in the stored position. Refer to the instructions supplied with the service kit for the proper web stop button replacement procedures.

1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Wait two minutes for the system reserve capacitor to discharge before servicing any airbag components.
3. Remove adjuster knob and turning loop cover.
4. Remove bolt that attaches the turning loop to the height adjuster.
5. Remove upper B-pillar trim panel.
6. Remove the lower B-pillar trim panel.
7. Disconnect the wire harness connector from the B-pillar retractor.
8. Remove the bolt attaching the seat belt retractor (and lower anchor) to the base of the B-pillar.
9. Remove retractor and belt from vehicle.