Front Seatbelt Retractor and Pretensioner - Regular Cab: Removal

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WARNING: The following procedure prescribes critical repair steps required for correct restraint system operation during a crash. Follow all notes and steps carefully. Failure to follow step instructions may result in incorrect operation of the restraint system and increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this article, refer to Health And Safety Precautions . Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

Refer to: Pyrotechnic Device Health and Safety Precautions .
Depower the SRS. Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering .
Remove the B-pillar lower trim panel. Refer to: B-Pillar Trim Panel - Regular Cab .
Remove the D-ring cover.

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Remove the bolt and position the seatbelt aside.
Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

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Disconnect the pretensioner electrical connectors and position aside.

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Remove the weather seal and discard.

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Remove the seatbelt retractor and anchor pretensioner.
1. Remove the nut.
  Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)
2. Remove the bolt and the seatbelt retractor and anchor pretensioner.
  Torque: 30 lb.ft (40 Nm)

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