RAM 1500 Truck 2WD V8-5.7L VIN 2 (2006)
11.
Remove the lower trim cover to expose the seat belt retractor (Figure 3).
12.
Remove the plastic seat belt guide from the "B" pillar (Figure 3).
13.
Disconnect the electrical connector at the seat belt retractor (Figure 3).
NOTE:
The connector has a yellow locking pin that has to be pulled out of the connector before removing the connector from the seat belt retractor.
14.
Remove the upper and lower seat belt retractor retaining bolts (Figure 3).
15.
Remove the seat belt retractor from the "B" pillar.
16.
Place the new seat belt retractor into position.
17.
Apply four to five drops of Mopar Lock & Seal thread locking compound (P/N 04318031) or equivalent to the threads and loosely install the
lower retractor retaining bolt.
18.
Install and tighten the upper seat belt retractor retaining bolt to 105 in. lbs. (12 N.m).
19.
Tighten the lower seat belt retractor retaining bolt to 29 ft. lbs. (39 N.m).
20.
Connect the electrical connector at the seat belt retractor (Figure 3).
21.
Install the upper plastic seat belt guide onto the "B" pillar (Figure 3).
22.
Install the lower trim cover (Figure 3).
23.
Install the sill plate(s).
24.
Place the seat belt anchor plate onto the seat. Apply three or four drops of Mopar Lock & Seal thread locking compound (P/N 04318031) or
equivalent to the retaining bolt threads and install the bolt. Tighten the seat belt anchor plate retaining bolt to 29 ft. lbs. (39 N.m).
25.
Install the seat belt seat anchor cover (Figure 2).
26.
Install the upper trim cover (Figure 1).
27.
Apply three or four drops of Mopar Lock & Seal thread locking compound (P/N 04318031) or equivalent to the bolt threads and install the turning
loop retaining bolt (Figure 1). Tighten the retaining bolt to 29 ft. lbs. (39 N.m).
28.
Install the new turning loop cover provided with the seat belt (Figure 1).
29.
For QUAD cab vehicles only, install the grab handle onto the "B" pillar.
