Removal and Installation

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WARNING: All safety belt components must be inspected and corrected as part of any collision repair. Inspect all safety belt components as prescribed by SAFETY BELT INSPECTION AND REPAIR AFTER A COLLISION . Failure to follow this instruction may result in incorrect operation of the safety belt system and increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

For Super Cab, remove the B-pillar trim panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
For Crew Cab, remove the C-pillar trim panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
Remove safety belt retractor bolt.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
Remove the safety belt retractor.
NOTE: Before installation, make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted and the safety belts and buckles are accessible to the occupants.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Check the active restraint system for correct operation. For additional information, refer to the appropriate FUNCTIONAL TEST procedure in SAFETY BELT SYSTEM .