Removal Procedure
- Remove the plastic cover (2) from the shoulder belt guide.
- Remove the upper guide loop anchor nut.
- Remove the center pillar upper trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Upper Center Pillar in Interior Trim.
- Remove the center pillar lower trim panel. Trim Panel Replacement - Lower Center Pillar in Interior Trim.
- Remove the plastic escutcheon (3) where the retractor side seat belt webbing exits the center pillar.
- Use the J 29843-9 in order to remove the bolt (3) from the seat belt retractor (2).
- Remove the seat belt retractor from the center pillar (1).
- Remove the 2 nuts securing the front seat to the floor.
- Remove the 2 nuts securing the front seat to the floor.
- Raise the rear of the seat in order to remove the retractor anchor bracket (5) from the seat stud (4).
- Remove the push on the retainers (6) from the seat stud (4).
- Remove the retractor side belt (1) from the vehicle.
IMPORTANT:
The front passenger's seat belt assembly attaches to the body side frame locking center pillar.