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Rear Seat Belt Retractor Replacement 4 Door

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 468539  Size: SH
  1. Remove the rear quarter lower trim panel. Refer to Quarter Lower Rear Trim Panel Replacement - 4 Door in Interior Trim.
  2. Open the shoulder guide trim cover (1).
  3. Remove the shoulder guide anchor bolt (2) which secures the rear seat belt (3).
  4. Fold the rear seat back to the upright position.

  5. Object Number: 479510  Size: SH
  6. Pull the rear seat pull strap (1 or 2) and raise the rear seat cushion (3 or 4) in order to gain access to the rear seat belt lower anchor bolt.

  7. Object Number: 468538  Size: SH
  8. Remove the rear seat belt lower anchor bolt (3).
  9. Remove the following components from the vehicle:
  10. 7.1. The mounting bolt (4)
    7.2. The rear seat belt (5)
  11. Remove the following components from the floor pan:
  12. 8.1. The anchor bolt
    8.2. The rear seat belt buckle

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 468538  Size: SH

    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 rear seat belt buckle to the floor pan. Secure the buckle with the anchor bolt.
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the rear seat belt buckle anchor bolt to 35 N·m (25 lb ft).

  3. Install the rear seat belt (5) to the vehicle. Secure the seat belt with the mounting bolt (4).
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the rear seat belt mounting bolt to 35 N·m (25 lb ft).

  5. Install the rear seat belt lower anchor bolt (3).
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the rear seat belt lower anchor bolt to 35 N·m (25 lb ft).


    Object Number: 479510  Size: SH
  7. Lower the rear seat cushion (3 or 4).

  8. Object Number: 468539  Size: SH
  9. Fold the rear seat back down.
  10. Install the shoulder guide anchor bolt (2) which secures the rear seat belt (3).
  11. Tighten
    Tighten the rear seat belt shoulder guide anchor bolt to 35 N·m (25 lb ft).

  12. Close the shoulder guide trim cover (1).
  13. Install the rear quarter lower trim panel. Refer to Quarter Lower Rear Trim Panel Replacement - 4 Door in Interior Trim.