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Retractor - Seatbelt - 1st Row - LH - Remove and Replace: Remove

  1. Remove the LH instrument panel end cap. See END CAP - INSTRUMENT PANEL - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  2. Remove the LH middle A-pillar trim. See TRIM - A-PILLAR - MIDDLE - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  3. Remove the LH lower A-pillar trim. See TRIM - A-PILLAR - LOWER - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  4. Insert the seat belt release key (1133787-00-A) into the bottom of the seatbelt pretensioner coupling to release the seatbelt from the pretensioner.
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  5. Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See SEAT CUSHION - LOWER - 2ND ROW (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  6. Remove the rear underhood apron. See UNDERHOOD APRON - REAR (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  7. Disconnect 12V power. See 12V/LV POWER (DISCONNECT AND CONNECT) .
  8. Remove the LH 2nd row seat side bolster. See BOLSTER - SIDE - SEAT - 2ND ROW - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  9. Remove the LH rear sill panel trim. See TRIM - SILL PANEL - REAR - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  10. Release the clips that attach the LH upper B-pillar trim to the vehicle.

    Tip: Release the clips at the bottom of the LH upper B-pillar trim first, and then release the clips at the top of the trim.

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  11. Slide the seatbelt out through the hole in the LH upper B-pillar trim, and then set the trim aside.
  12. Remove the LH lower B-pillar trim. See TRIM - B-PILLAR - LOWER - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  13. Remove and discard the patchbolt that attaches the upper D-ring to the top loop.

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Torx T45 socket
    • 3/8 in std ratchet
    • 3/8 in torque wrench (installation only)
    • 3 in extension
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  14. Remove the bolts that attach the seat belt webbing guide to the B-pillar, and then remove the guide from the B-pillar.

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 8 mm socket
    • 1/4 in std ratchet
    • 1/4 in torque wrench (installation only)
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  15. Disconnect the electrical harness from the seat belt retractor connectors (x2).
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  16. Remove and discard the patchbolt that attaches the seat belt retractor to the base of the B-pillar.

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 13 mm 12-point deep socket
    • 3/8 in std ratchet
    • 3/8 in torque wrench (installation only)
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  17. Remove the LH front seatbelt from the vehicle.
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