Durango RT 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (2002)
Fig.18 Front Shoulder Belt & Retractor - Quad Cab
6. Remove the screw that secures the shoulder belt turning loop to the height adjuster.
7. Remove the shoulder belt turning loop from the height adjuster.
8. Remove the trim from the B-pillar.
9. Remove the two screws that secure the seat belt web guide to the B-pillar above the retractor.
10. Disconnect the seat belt tensioner pigtail wire connector from the body wire harness connector.
11. On the driver side only, disconnect the seat belt switch pigtail wire connector from the body wire harness connector.
12. Remove the screw that secures the retractor to the B-pillar.
13. Remove the front shoulder belt and retractor from the B-pillar.
INSTALLATION
The following procedure is for replacement of a faulty or damaged front seat belt and retractor unit, which includes a seat belt tensioner for this model.
(Refer to ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/SEAT BELT TENSIONER - DESCRIPTION). If the seat belt or retractor is faulty or damaged, but the seat
belt tensioner is not deployed, review the recommended procedures for handling non-deployed supplemental restraints. (Refer to
ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS - STANDARD PROCEDURE - HANDLING NON-DEPLOYED SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINTS). If the seat belt
tensioner has been deployed, review the recommended procedures for service after a supplemental restraint deployment before removing the front seat
belt and retractor from the vehicle. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS - STANDARD PROCEDURE - SERVICE AFTER A SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT DEPLOYMENT).
WARNING:
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ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING
ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG, PASSENGER AIRBAG, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, SIDE
CURTAIN AIRBAG, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE
BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE
BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN
ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
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DURING AND FOLLOWING ANY SEAT BELT SERVICE, CAREFULLY INSPECT ALL SEAT BELTS, BUCKLES, MOUNTING
HARDWARE, AND RETRACTORS 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. NEVER ATTEMPT TO REPAIR A SEAT BELT COMPONENT. ALWAYS
REPLACE DAMAGED OR FAULTY SEAT BELT COMPONENTS WITH THE CORRECT, NEW AND UNUSED REPLACEMENT
PARTS LISTED IN THE MOPAR PARTS CATALOG.
1. Be certain that the retractor shield is properly installed in the B-pillar and in good condition before installing the retractor.
2. Position the retractor into the B-pillar.
3. Install and tighten the screw that secures the retractor to the B-pillar. Tighten the screw to 40 Nm (29 ft. lbs.).
4. Reconnect the seat belt tensioner pigtail wire connector to the body wire harness connector.
