RAM 2500 Truck 2WD V8-5.7L (2008)
2. Install and tighten the nut (4) that secures the buckle anchor bracket to the stud on the rear seat rear mounting bracket. Tighten the nut to 23 Nm
(17 ft. lbs.).
3. Install and tighten a new screw (6) to secure the buckle anchor bracket and the rear seat rear mounting bracket to the rear floor panel. Tighten the
screw to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
4. Route the center seat belt lower anchor between the seat back and the seat cushion and position it to the anchor bracket. Be certain the belt
webbing is not twisted between the retractor and the anchor bracket.
5. Install and tighten the screw (7) that secures the seat belt lower anchor to the anchor bracket. Tighten the screw to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
6. Restore the 60 percent seat back filler panel and the seat back to their previous positions.
Rear Center and Left Outboard - Mega Cab
REAR CENTER AND LEFT OUTBOARD - MEGA 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
anchor is integral that has been bent or damaged. Never attempt to repair a seat belt or child restraint component. Always replace damaged or
ineffective seat belt and child restraint components with the correct, new and unused replacement parts listed in the DaimlerChrysler
Mopar(R) Parts Catalog.
1. Position the buckles and anchor bracket (5) between the inboard rear seat hinge brackets and engage the buckle units between the seat cushion and
the seat back as a unit. Be certain to engage the anti-rotation tab on the anchor bracket into the clearance hole in the rear seat rear mounting
bracket.
2. Install and tighten the nut (1) that secures the buckle anchor bracket to the stud on the rear seat rear mounting bracket. Tighten the nut to 23 Nm
(17 ft. lbs.).
3. Install and tighten a new screw (3) to secure the buckle anchor bracket and the rear seat rear mounting bracket to the rear floor panel. Tighten the
screw to 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
4. Position the stabilizer bracket (4) between the two inboard rear seat hinge brackets.
5. Install and tighten the four screws (2) that secure the stabilizer bracket to the hinge brackets. Tighten the screws to 5 Nm (44 in. lbs.).
6. Restore both seat back filler panels and both seat backs to their previous positions.
Rear - Quad Cab
REAR - QUAD 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
anchor is integral that has been bent or damaged. Never attempt to repair a seat belt or child restraint component. Always replace damaged or
ineffective seat belt and child restraint components with the correct, new and unused replacement parts listed in the DaimlerChrysler
Mopar(R) Parts Catalog.
NOTE: The following installation procedure covers service of the rear seat center and left outboard seat belt buckle units. The rear seat right
outboard seat belt buckle is serviced as a unit with the rear seat center seat belt and retractor assembly. See: Seat Belt Retractor/Service and
Repair/Seat Belt and Retractor - Installation.