Dakota 2WD V8-4.7L Flex Fuel (2009)
9. Position the inboard (1) and outboard (3) trim cover halves around the seat belt and retractor (2) with the lower end spread open far enough to
engage the snap features that secure the tops of the two halves to each other.
10. Close the lower ends of the trim cover halves together.
11. Using hand pressure, push the trim cover (1) down over the retractor (3) far enough to engage the two locator pins in the top of the inboard cover
half with the locator holes in the top of the retractor.
12. Reinstall the two plastic push-pin retainers (2) that secure the trim cover to the retractor.
13. Position the seat belt (1) lower anchor to the mounting hole on the outboard side of the front seat cushion frame (3). Be certain that the seat belt
webbing between the turning loop and the lower anchor is not twisted.
14. Install and tighten the screw (4) that secures the lower anchor to the seat. Tighten the screw to 39 Nm (29 ft. lbs.).
15. Do not reconnect the battery negative cable at this time. The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) verification test procedure should be performed
following service of any SRS component. See: Service and Repair.
Front Outboard - Quad Cab
FRONT OUTBOARD - QUAD CAB
WARNING: To avoid serious or fatal injury on vehicles equipped with airbags, disable the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) before
attempting any steering wheel, steering column, airbag, seat belt tensioner, impact sensor, or instrument panel component
diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for the system capacitor to
discharge before performing further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the SRS. Failure to take the proper
precautions could result in accidental airbag deployment.
WARNING: To avoid serious or fatal injury during and following any seat belt or child restraint anchor service, carefully inspect all seat belts,
buckles, mounting hardware, retractors, tether straps, and anchors for proper installation, operation, or damage. Replace any belt
that is cut, frayed, or torn. Straighten any belt that is twisted. Tighten any loose fasteners. Replace any belt that has a damaged or
ineffective buckle or retractor. Replace any belt that has a bent or damaged latch plate or anchor plate. Replace any child
