Flex AWD V6-3.5L (2009)
2. Release the seat cushion J-clips.
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Fold the seat backrest down.
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Tip the seat cushion up.
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Release the seat cushion J-clips.
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Release the J-clip at the inboard side of the seat cushion frame.
3. Remove the bolt and separate the safety belt retractor anchor and buckle from the inboard backrest recliner.
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To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
4. Release the 2 backrest trim cover lower J-clips.
5. Release the 4 backrest trim cover inside J-clips-to-hard back panel.
6. NOTICE: Use care when separating the backrest trim cover from the hook-and-loop strip, or the hook-and-loop strip can be torn from
the foam pad.
Release the hook-and-loop strips, invert the backrest trim cover and remove the 2 rows of hog rings.
7. Remove the 5 screws and backrest hard back panel.
8. Feed the safety belt through and remove the backrest trim cover and foam pad.
9. Remove the 3 bolts and safety belt retractor assembly.
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When installing the safety belt retractor assembly, position the safety belt retractor key through the backrest frame key way.
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To install, tighten the lower retractor M10 bolt to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
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When installing the inner safety belt guide, position it into the backrest frame slot.
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To install, tighten the 2 webbing guide M8 bolts to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
11. Check the active restraint system for correct operation. For additional information, refer to the appropriate Functional Test procedure in Safety
Belt System See: Description and Operation.
