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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the rear seat assembly. Refer to Rear Seat Replacement in Seats.
  2. Remove the seat back cover. Refer to Rear Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement in Seats.

  3. Object Number: 982115  Size: SH
  4. Remove the comfort guide, if equipped.
  5. Remove the seat back cover.

  6. Object Number: 1346990  Size: SH
  7. Feed the seat belt webbing, the bezel, and the anchor plate through the cover.

  8. Object Number: 986477  Size: SH
  9. Remove the retractor cover fasteners.
  10. Remove the rear shoulder belt fasteners.
  11. Pull upward on the retractor unit cover and remove the retractor from the rear seat back frame.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 986477  Size: SH

    Important: Apply Permatex® 24200 on all restraint fasteners prior to installation.

  1. Position the retractor into the rear seat back frame and install the fasteners.
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).

  3. Position the retractor cover over the shoulder belt retractor and install the TORX® fasteners.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1346990  Size: SH

    Important: Verify that the shoulder belt is not twisted.

  5. Route the webbing and the escutcheon through the seat back trim cover.
  6. Continue to install the seat back trim cover by pressing over the hook and loop locations to ensure proper engagement.

  7. Object Number: 1346991  Size: SH
  8. Install the seat belt webbing bezel.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the rear seat belt center bezel screws to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).

  10. Install the seat back cover. Refer to Rear Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement in Seats.