Front - Convertible
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Dodge Avenger and 2013 Chrysler 200. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Move seat all the way forward.
- Disconnect and isolate the negative cable from the battery. Wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before further service.
- Remove recliner handle. Refer to HANDLE, FRONT RECLINER, REMOVAL , Sedan or HANDLE, FRONT RECLINER, REMOVAL , Convertible.
- Remove outboard side shield. Refer to SIDE SHIELDS, SEAT CUSHION, FRONT, REMOVAL , Sedan or SIDE SHIELDS, SEAT CUSHION, FRONT, REMOVAL , Convertible.
- Remove seat belt anchor bolt.
- Disengage seat back cover J-clips.
- Remove lower outer shield (2).
- Remove lower inner shield fasteners (1) and slide shield (2) down and out of seat back cover.
- Disengage rear entry cable (2) and bracket (1).
- Remove rear entry cover, feeding seat belt through cover.
- Remove rear entry handle and cable from seat back.
- Feed seat belt through seat back cover.
- Remove seat belt retractor mounting fastener (3).
- Disconnect electrical connector.
- Remove seat belt retractor from vehicle.