Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Right Front Coupe, Hardtop

1. Uncover the upper guide bolt by pushing up at the belt edge of the cover and flipping up the cover.
2. Remove the upper guide bolt.



3. Remove the side sill trim plate. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement in Interior Trim.



4. Remove the lock pillar trim panel. Refer to Body Lock Pillar Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.



5. Remove the bolt, mounting the upper retractor.
6. Remove the bolt, mounting the lower retractor.
7. Remove the retractor side of the seat belt.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

1. Install the upper retractor and attaching bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the upper retractor bolt to 41 N·m (31 lb ft).

2. Install the lower retractor and attaching bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the lower retractor bolt to 47 N·m (35 lb ft).




3. Install the lock pillar trim panel. Refer to Body Lock Pillar Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.



4. Install the upper guide bolt and cover.

Tighten
Tighten the upper guide bolt to 41 N·m (31 lb ft).

5. Snap the cover closed.



6. Install the side sill trim plate. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement in Interior Trim.

Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Right Front Convertible

1. Uncover the upper guide nut by pushing up at the belt edge of the cover and flipping up the cover.
2. Remove the nut attaching upper guide.
3. Remove the washer and spacer from the stud.



4. Remove the screw attaching the upper lock pillar trim panel.
5. Remove the upper lock pillar trim panel.



6. Remove the sill plate trim.
7. Remove the lower lock pillar trim panel.



8. Remove the bolt attaching the upper retractor.
9. Remove the bolt attaching the lower retractor.
10. Remove the retractor side of the seat belt.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

1. Install the upper retractor and attaching bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the upper retractor bolt to 41 N·m (30 lb ft).

2. Install the lower retractor and attaching bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the lower retractor bolt to 41 N·m (30 lb ft).




3. Install the lower lock pillar trim panel.
4. Install the sill plate.



5. Install the upper lock pillar trim panel.
6. Install the screw securing the upper trim panel.

Tighten
Tighten the upper lock pillar trim panel screw to 1.8 N·m (16 lb in).

7. Install the spacer and washer to the seat belt harness bracket stud.



8. Install the upper guide to the stud.
9. Install the nut attaching the upper guide to the bracket stud.

Tighten
Tighten upper guide nut to 40 N·m (29 lb ft).

10. Snap the guide cover closed.