Rear Seat Belt

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NOTE: Check the rear seat belts for damage (see INSPECTION ), and replace them if necessary.

Remove these items:
- Rear door inner seal, as needed (see step 3 on TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - PILLAR AREAS )
- Tailgate weatherstrip, as needed (see TAILGATE WEATHERSTRIP REPLACEMENT )
- Cargo floor (see step 1 on TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - CARGO AREA )
- Cargo floor box, with temporary repair kit (TRK) (see step 3 on TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - CARGO AREA )
- Rear trim panel (see step 4 on TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - CARGO AREA )
- Cargo area side trim panel (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - REAR SIDE AREA )
Pull the carpet back as necessary, and remove the lower anchor bolt (A).

Fig 1: Lower Anchor Bolt With Torque Specifications
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Remove the upper anchor cap (A), and remove the upper anchor bolt (B).

Fig 2: Upper Anchor Cap & Bolt With Torque Specifications
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Remove the upper retractor mounting bolt (A) and the lower retractor bolt (B), then remove the rear seat belt (C) and the retractor (D).

Fig 3: Upper & Lower Retractor Mounting Bolt With Torque Specifications
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Install the seat belt and the retractor in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Tighten the bolts by hand first, then tighten to the specified torque.
- Check that the retractor locking mechanism functions (see INSPECTION ).
- Assemble the washers and the collar on the upper anchor bolt as shown below.
- Before installing the anchor bolts, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the seat belt.
Upper anchor bolt installation

Fig 4: Identifying Upper Anchor Bolt Installation Positions
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