Removal & Installation (Dakota 4-Door, Durango)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Dodge Durango and 2002 Dodge Dakota. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Move appropriate front seat to forward position. Disable air bag system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
- Lift lower seat belt anchor cover and remove anchor bolt. Remove seat belt shoulder anchor cover and bolt. See Fig 1 . Remove upper and lower B-pillar trim panels. Remove seat belt web guide retaining screws and web guide. Disconnect seat belt pretensioner/retractor electrical connectors. Remove seat belt retractor mounting bolt and pretensioner/retractor assembly.
- To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten fasteners to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . DO NOT connect negative battery cable at this time. Perform air bag system check to ensure air bag system is functioning properly. See AIR BAG SYSTEM CHECK under SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK.