Dakota 4WD V8-4.7L Flex Fuel (2008)
1. Lift upward on the forward edge of the rear center seat belt bezel (2) at the top of the cab back panel to release the snap features that secure the
bezel to the belt bracket (3).
2. Disengage the seat belt webbing (1) from the bezel by weaving it through the slot in the front of the bezel.
3. Tilt the bezel rearward and toward the back glass to remove it from the back of the belt bracket.
4. Disengage the head of the right outboard seat belt buckle from the elastic strap on the rear edge of the right rear seat cushion.
5. Lift the right rear seat cushion far enough to reach between the rear seat cushion and the rear seat back to access and unbuckle the rear center seat
belt lower anchor latch plate (6) from the unique, keyed lower anchor center buckle. Use an ignition key or a small screwdriver to depress the
small white release button on the anchor buckle.
6. Remove the rear seat from the vehicle. See: Body and Frame/Seats/Service and Repair/Seat - Removal.
7. Disengage the two integral retaining clips of the belt web guide (7) from the holes in the cab back panel.
8. Remove the two screws (1) that secure the belt bracket (2) to the cab back bracket.
9. Remove the two screws (4) that secure the retractor (3) mounting bracket and the buckle unit (5) anchor brackets to the rear floor panel.
10. Remove the buckle unit from the retractor mounting bracket.
11. Remove the rear center seat belt and retractor unit from the vehicle.
Rear Outboard - Club Cab
REAR OUTBOARD - CLUB CAB
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 restraint anchor or the unit to which the
