Dakota 2WD V8-4.7L (2008)
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. Unsnap the upper edge of the trim cover (5) from the rear outboard seat belt turning loop (4) and disengage the tab on the lower edge of the cover
to access the turning loop screw.
2. Remove the screw (6) that secures the seat belt turning loop to the upper C-pillar (1).
3. Remove the seat belt turning loop from the C-pillar.
4. Remove the upper trim (2) from the inside of the C-pillar. See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Trim Panel/Service and Repair/Pillar
Trim/C-Pillar Trim Panel-Removal.
5. Loosen and move the lower trim (3) away from the inside of the C-pillar far enough to access the lower seat belt anchor. See: Body and
Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Trim Panel/Service and Repair/Pillar Trim/C-Pillar Trim Panel-Removal.
6. Remove the screw (8) that secures the lower anchor near the base of the inner C-pillar.
7. Disengage the seat belt, lower anchor, latch plate (7) and turning loop from the clearance holes in the lower C-pillar trim and set the lower C-pillar
trim aside.
8. Remove the screw (3) that secures the retractor (2) to the inner C-pillar (1).
9. Lift the retractor upward far enough to disengage the tab on the back of the retractor from the T-slot in the inner C-pillar.
10. Remove the rear seat belt and retractor from the vehicle as a unit.