Stratus Sedan V6-2.7L VIN T FFV (2003)
Seat Belt Retractor: Service and Repair
Front
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Wait two minutes for the system reserve capacitor to discharge before servicing any airbag components.
3. Remove adjuster knob and turning loop cover.
4. Remove bolt that attaches the turning loop to the height adjuster.
5. Remove upper B-pilllar trim panel.
6. Remove the lower B-pillar trim panel.
7. Disconnect the wire harness connector from the B-pillar retractor.
8. Remove the bolt attaching the seat belt retractor (and lower anchor) to the base of the B-pillar.
9. Remove retractor and belt from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Connect wire harness connector to retractor.
2. Place retractor and belt assembly into position.
3. Route belt and install loop, B-pillar trim, and upper B-pillar trim.
4. Install bolt attaching retractor and anchor to lower B-pillar. Torque bolt to 40 ± 8 N.m (29.5 ± 6 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the upper B-pillar trim and bolt that attaches the turning loop to the height adjuster. Torque bolt to 55 ± 5 Nm (40.5 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the turning loop cover and adjuster knob.
7. Connect the battery negative remote cable.
