Dakota 4WD V8-4.7L Flex Fuel (2008)
recommended procedures for handling non-deployed supplemental restraints. See: Air Bag Systems/Service and Repair. If the seat belt tensioner has
been deployed, review the recommended procedures for service after a supplemental restraint deployment before removing the unit from the
vehicle. See: Repairs and Inspections Required After a Collision/Service and Repair.
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 Nm (25 in. lbs.).
4. Tighten the screw that secures the lower retractor bracket to the B-pillar. Tighten the screw to 39 Nm (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. See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Trim Panel/Service and Repair/Pillar
Trim/B-Pillar Trim.
8. Reinstall the upper trim (3) onto the inside of the B-pillar (1). See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Trim Panel/Service and
Repair/Pillar Trim/B-Pillar Trim.
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 Nm (29 ft. lbs.).
11. Engage the tab on the lower edge of the trim cover (4) in the slot below the screw in the turning loop. Then press the upper edge of the trim cover
over the top of the turning loop until it snaps into place.
