RAM 1500 Van V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (2001)
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. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable. If either of the airbags has not been deployed, wait two minutes for the system capacitor to
discharge before further service.
Fig. 22 Left Front Shoulder Belt/Retractor
2. Unsnap and remove the front shoulder belt turning loop cover to access the screw that secures the turning loop to the height adjuster.
3. Remove the screw that secures the shoulder belt turning loop to the height adjuster.
4. Remove the shoulder belt turning loop and the anti-rattle washer from the height adjuster.
5. Disconnect the seat belt switch pigtail wire connector from the body wire harness connector.
6. Disconnect the seat belt tensioner pigtail wire connector from the body wire harness connector.
7. Remove the screw that secures the retractor to the lower inboard side of the B-pillar.
8. Remove the front shoulder belt and retractor from the B-pillar.
INSTALLATION
Right
WARNING:
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ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING
WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE.
DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG
SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY
SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG 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. Position the front shoulder belt and retractor to the outboard side of the passenger front seat riser. Be certain to engage the locating tab on the
retractor into the locating hole on the seat riser.
2. Install and tighten the screw that secures the retractor to the seat riser. Tighten the screw to 40 Nm (29 ft. lbs.).
3. Reconnect the seat belt tensioner pigtail wire connector to the body wire harness connector.
4. Position the anti-rattle washer and the shoulder belt turning loop onto the height adjuster.
5. Install and tighten the screw that secures the shoulder belt turning loop to the height adjuster. Tighten the screw to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).
