Front Seat Belt Guide Adjuster Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution

Use care when working around the head curtain inflator module. Sharp tools may puncture the curtain airbag. If the head curtain inflator module is damaged in any way, it must be replaced.

Front Seat Belt Guide Adjuster Replacement — figure 1

1. Move the front seat fully forward.
2. Use a flat bladed plastic tool between the center pillar center trim panel (1) and the center pillar upper trim panel to disengage the upper retaining clips (2).
3. Pull from both sides of the center trim panel to release the middle and lower retaining clips (2).
4. Center Pillar Center Trim Panel (1) » Remove

Front Seat Belt Guide Adjuster Replacement — figure 2

5. Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Bolt Cap (1) » Remove
6. Center Pillar Upper Garnish Molding Bolt (2) » Remove
7. Pull the trim panel (3) toward the inside of the vehicle to disengage the retaining clips.
8. Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel (3) » Reposition

Front Seat Belt Guide Adjuster Replacement — figure 3

9. Front Seat Belt Retractor D Ring Bolt (1) » Remove

Front Seat Belt Guide Adjuster Replacement — figure 4

10. Front Seat Belt Adjust Bolt (1) » Remove [2x]

11. Front Seat Belt Guide Adjuster (2) » Remove Installation Procedure

12. Front Seat Belt Guide Adjuster (2) » Install

13. If NEW threaded components are being installed, loosen the adhesive using a metal pick or similar tool before proceeding. If threaded components are reused, prepare the threaded components using the following steps: 2.1. Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the components using a lint free cloth. 2.2. Thread the cleaned components into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive. 2.3. Apply thread locking adhesive to the external threads of the components. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers 2.4. Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive once applied to the component.

Caution

Refer to Fastener Caution.

3. Front Seat Belt Adjust Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications

4. If a NEW threaded component is being installed, loosen the adhesive using a metal pick or similar tool before proceeding. If threaded component is reused, prepare the threaded component using the following steps: 4.1. Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the component using a lint free cloth. 4.2. Thread the cleaned component into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive. 4.3. Apply thread locking adhesive to the external threads of the component. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers 4.4. Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive once applied to the component.

5. Front Seat Belt Retractor D Ring Bolt (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

6. Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel (3) » Install

7. Center Pillar Upper Garnish Molding Bolt (2) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

8. Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Bolt Cap (1) » Install

9. Center Pillar Center Trim Panel (1) » Install

10. Return the front seat to the original position.