Dakota 2WD V8-4.7L VIN J (2005)
Seat Belt Height Adjuster: Service and Repair
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, 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 INOPERATIVE BUCKLE OR RETRACTOR. REPLACE ANY BELT THAT HAS A BENT OR DAMAGED
LATCH PLATE OR ANCHOR PLATE. REPLACE ANY CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHOR OR THE UNIT TO WHICH THE ANCHOR IS
INTEGRAL THAT HAS BEEN BENT OR DAMAGED. NEVER ATTEMPT TO REPAIR A SEAT BELT OR CHILD RESTRAINT
COMPONENT. ALWAYS REPLACE DAMAGED OR FAULTY SEAT BELT AND CHILD RESTRAINT COMPONENTS WITH THE
CORRECT, NEW AND UNUSED REPLACEMENT PARTS LISTED IN THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER MOPAR PARTS CATALOG.
NOTE: A seat belt turning loop adjuster is used for both front outboard seating positions on all models; however, the following procedure applies only
to the B-pillar mounted adjuster used on quad cab models. The telescoping roof rail mounted adjuster used on club cab models is integral to the front
outboard seat belt and retractor assembly.
REMOVAL
1. Unsnap the trim cover (1) from the front seat belt turning loop (2) and discard.
2. Remove the screw (6) that secures the seat belt turning loop (5) to the height adjuster (3) on the upper B-pillar (1).
3. Remove the seat belt turning loop from the height adjuster.
4. Remove the upper trim (4) from the inside of the B-pillar.
5. Remove the two screws (2) that secure the height adjuster to the inside of the B-pillar.
6. Remove the adjuster from the B-pillar.
INSTALLATION
