Removal - Seat Belt & Seat Belt TENSIONER

WARNING: During and following any seat belt or child restraint anchor service, carefully inspect all seat belts, buckles, mounting hardware, retractors, tether straps, and anchors for proper installation, operation, or damage. Replace any belt that is cut, frayed, or torn. Straighten any belt that is twisted. Tighten any loose fasteners. Replace any belt that has a damaged or inoperative buckle or retractor. Replace any belt that has a bent or damaged latch plate or anchor plate. Replace any child restraint anchor or the unit to which the anchor is integral that has been bent or damaged. Never attempt to repair a seat belt or child restraint component. Always replace damaged or faulty seat belt and child restraint components with the correct, new and unused replacement parts listed in the daimlerchrysler mopar parts catalog.

Fig 1: Disconnecting/Connecting Negative Battery Cable

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WARNING: Never disassemble the seat belt tensioners.

CAUTION: Never attempt to eliminate noises by lubricating with oil or grease.

Before attempting any service procedure, refer to WARNING .
Move the seat to the full forward position.
Disconnect the negative battery cable (2). Wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before further service.

Fig 2: Locating Belt End Attaching Bolt
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Remove the plastic bolt cover from the seat.
Remove the bolt (1) on the belt end attaching it to the seat.

Fig 3: Locating Screws, Plastic Cover & Door Edge Guard
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Remove the screws (1) attaching the plastic cover (3) to the door opening.
Remove the plastic cover (3).
Remove the door edge guard (2).

Fig 4: Locating Bolt Attaching Belt Guide
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Remove the bolt (1) attaching the belt guide to the vehicle.

Fig 5: Folding/Installing Back Carpet
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Fold back the carpet (1) in the upper corner area.

Fig 6: Locating Seat Belt Tensioner Squib Harness Connector
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Disconnect the seat belt tensioner squib harness connector (1).
CAUTION: Do not pull on the squib connector wires or pry on the connector insulator to disengage the connector from the inflator connector receptacle. Improper removal of the squib wires and their connector insulators can result in damage to the airbag circuits or connector insulators.

Fig 7: Locating Bolt Attaching Seat Belt Tensioner To Vehicle
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Remove the bolt (1) attaching the seat belt tensioner to the vehicle.
Remove the seat belt tensioner from the vehicle.