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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Tools Required

J 38778


    Object Number: 547124  Size: SH
  1. Remove the seat back trim cover. Refer to Front Seat Back Trim Replacement .
  2. Remove the seat belt post rear cover screws.
  3. Important: Use the J 38778 in order to release the center retainer on the finish cover.

  4. Remove the seat belt post finish cover.

  5. Object Number: 295116  Size: SH
  6. Remove the shoulder belt retractor. Refer to Seat Belt Replacement - Driver or Passenger in Seat Belts.

  7. Object Number: 295124  Size: SH
  8. Remove the upper front seat belt post cover.

  9. Object Number: 547137  Size: SH
  10. Remove the nut from the head restraint.
  11. Remove the head restraint and the shoulder belt pulley.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the head restraint support through the pulley with the larger side of the pulley tapered toward the seat.

  2. Object Number: 547137  Size: SH
  3. Install the nut onto the head restraint.

  4. Object Number: 295124  Size: SH
  5. Install the upper front seat belt post cover.

  6. Object Number: 295116  Size: SH
  7. Install the shoulder belt retractor. Refer to Seat Belt Replacement - Driver or Passenger in Seat Belts.
  8. Install the rear seat belt post cover.
  9. Install the seat back trim cover. Refer to Front Seat Back Trim Replacement .