Dakota 2WD V8-4.7L VIN J (2005)
8. Remove the lower trim (3) from the inside of the B-pillar (1).
9. Disconnect the body wire harness connector (6) from the seat belt tensioner initiator on the retractor (7).
10. Disengage the two clips that secure the belt web guide (2) to the B-pillar.
11. Remove the screw (4) that secures the upper retractor bracket to the B-pillar.
12. Remove the screw (5) that secures the lower retractor bracket to the B-pillar.
13. Disengage the tabs on the retractor bracket from the holes in the inner B-pillar.
14. Remove the front seat belt and retractor from the B-pillar as a unit.
INSTALLATION
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.
