Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Left Front Coupe 2nd Design

Removal Procedure

Notice

Use care when working around the head curtain inflator module. Sharp tools may puncture the curtain airbag. If the head curtain inflator module is damaged in any way, it must be replaced.

1. If vehicle is equipped with the optional head curtain inflator module, disable the head curtain inflator module. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.





Notice

When removing the headliner, be careful not to bend the headliner. If the headliner is bent, it will break and leave a wrinkle that cannot be repaired.

Important

Before removal, note the position of the door weather strips over the edge of headliner.

2. Remove headliner. Refer to Headliner Replacement in Interior Trim.




3. If vehicle is equipped with optional head curtain inflator module, remove the head curtain inflator module fastener from retractor bracket.




4. Remove the seat belt rocker anchor Torx® fastener.
5. Remove the upper retractor Torx® fasteners and the retractor.

Installation Procedure

Notice

Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Important

Apply LOCTITE 242® Threadlocker, or equivalent, to all restraint bolts/nuts before installing them.

1. Install the seat belt unit and the Torx® fasteners.
Tighten

Tighten the seat belt unit retractor fastener to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

2. Install the seat belt rocker anchor Torx® fastener.
Tighten

Tighten the seat belt rocker fastener to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).






Notice

If a vehicle is equipped with a head curtain inflator module ensure that the inflator module and tether are undamaged. If tether or curtain airbag are damaged in any way, they must be replaced.

3. If vehicle is equipped with an optional head curtain inflator module, install the head curtain inflator module fastener into the retractor bracket.
Tighten

Tighten the head curtain module fastener to 8 N·m (71 lb in).

4. Ensure the tether is properly attached to hook-and-loop fastener.





Caution

Ensure that the curtain inflator module tether is not hanging below the edge of headliner. Improper routing can cause personal injury or improper curtain airbag deployment.

Notice

When removing the headliner, be careful not to bend the headliner. If the headliner is bent, it will break and leave a wrinkle that cannot be repaired.

5. Install the headliner. Refer to Headliner Replacement in Interior Trim.




6. If vehicle is equipped with the optional head curtain inflator module, enable the head curtain inflator module. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.