Installation Procedure

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the safety belt guide and fastener. Tighten: Tighten the fastener to 1.5 N.m (13 lb in).

Fig 1: Removing & Installing Front Seat Belt Guide
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Position the shoulder belt behind the shoulder belt retainer.

Fig 2: Identifying Front Shoulder Belt Guide Routing
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Attach the center pillar molding assemblies to the vehicle by firmly by pushing at the clip locations.

Fig 3: Removing & Installing Center Pillar Upper & Lower Trim Moldings

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Install the center pillar molding fastener and plug. Tighten: Tighten the fastener to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
Install the retractor fastener. Tighten: Tighten the fastener to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).
Install the retractor plug.

Fig 4: Locating Front Shoulder Belt Retractor Fastener Access Plug
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Install the height adjuster fasteners. Tighten: Tighten the fasteners to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).

Fig 5: Removing & Installing Front Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Fasteners
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Install the center pillar outside weatherstrip.

Fig 6: Removing & Installing Center Pillar Outside Weatherstrip

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Install the carpet retainer. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement in Interior Trim.
Using a flat-bladed tool, install the weatherstrip over the center pillar lower molding and the rocker panel molding

Fig 7: Proper Installation Of Door Weatherstrip At Center Pillar Molding
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Test the shoulder belt to ensure the proper operation.