PT Cruiser L4-2.4L Turbo VIN 8 (2005)
Seat Belt Retractor: Service and Repair
Front
Front Seat Belt and Retractor
WARNING: FRONT SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES MUST BE REPLACED AFTER A COLLISION.
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 plastic turning loop cover.
4. Remove shoulder belt height control knob.
5. Remove bolt attaching turning loop to belt adjuster.
6. Remove upper B-pillar trim.
7. Remove access cover from B-pillar trim.
8. Remove anchor bolt from lower B-pillar.
9. Disengage clips attaching trim to B-pillar.
10. Feed seat belt turning loop and seat belt through trim panel.
11. Disconnect electrical connector.
12. Remove the webbing mid guide two screws.
13. Remove lower B-pillar trim from vehicle.
14. Remove front seat belt retractor.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Tighten all seat belt bolts to 40 N.m (30 ft.lbs.) torque.
1. Place front seat belt retractor into position.
2. Position lower B-pillar trim panel near B-pillar.
3. Install the two screws to the webbing mid guide.
4. Connect electrical connector.
5. Feed seat belt turning loop and seat belt through trim panel.
6. Align locating pins on backside of trim panel to mating holes in B-pillar.
7. Push clips on trim panel into slots in B-pillar.
8. Install access cover to B-pillar trim.
9. Install bolt attaching lower seat belt anchor to floor pan kick-up.
10. Install bolt attaching turning loop to belt adjuster.
11. Move height adjuster to the lowest position.
12. Install upper B-pillar trim.
13. Install shoulder belt height control knob.
14. Install the plastic turning loop cover.
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE YET. REFER TO AIR BAG SYSTEMS/TESTING AND
INSPECTION..
Front Seat Belt and Retractor - PT27
REMOVAL
1. Release hood latch and open hood.
2. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
WARNING: WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM RESERVE CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE
BEGINNING ANY AIRBAG SYSTEM OR COMPONENT SERVICE. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL
AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.