Dakota 2WD V8-4.7L VIN J (2005)
1. Position the front seat belt and retractor (7) to the inner B-pillar (1) as a unit. Be certain to engage the tabs on the retractor bracket into the holes in
the B-pillar.
2. Loosely install the screw (5) that secures the lower retractor bracket to the B-pillar.
3. Install and tighten the screw (4) that secures the upper retractor bracket to the B-pillar. Tighten the screw to 3 N.m (25 in. lbs.).
4. Tighten the screw that secures the lower retractor bracket to the B-pillar. Tighten the screw to 39 N.m (29 ft. lbs.).
5. Position the belt web guide (2) to the B-pillar and use hand pressure to press it firmly and evenly until the two clips that secure it snap into place.
6. Reconnect the body wire harness connector (6) to the seat belt tensioner initiator on the retractor.
7. Reinstall the lower trim (3) onto the inside of the B-pillar.
8. Reinstall the upper trim (3) onto the inside of the B-pillar (1).
9. Position the seat belt (6) turning loop onto the height adjuster (2) on the upper B-pillar.
10. Install and tighten the screw (5) that secures the turning loop to the height adjuster. Tighten the screw to 39 N.m (29 ft. lbs.).
11. Engage the upper edge of a new trim cover (4) over the top of the turning loop. Then squeeze the lower end of the trim cover and the turning loop
together firmly and evenly until the engagement tabs of the trim cover snap into the slots of the turning loop.
