Dakota 2WD V8-4.7L VIN J (2005)
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.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the rear seat belt and retractor (2) to the inner C-pillar (1).
2. Engage the tab on the back of the retractor into the T-slot in the inner C-pillar.
3. Install and tighten the screw (3) that secures the retractor to the inner C-pillar. Tighten the screw to 39 N.m (29 ft. lbs.).
4. Route the seat belt, lower anchor, latch plate (7) and turning loop (3) through the clearance holes in the lower C-pillar trim (3). Be certain that the
seat belt webbing between the retractor and the lower anchor is not twisted.
5. Position the seat belt lower anchor to the mounting hole near the base of the inner C-pillar (1).
6. Install and tighten the screw (8) that secures the lower anchor to the inner C-pillar. Tighten the screw to 39 N.m (29 ft. lbs.).
7. Reinstall the lower trim onto the inside of the C-pillar.
8. Reinstall the upper trim (2) onto the inside of the C-pillar.
9. Position the seat belt turning loop to the mounting hole in the upper C-pillar.
10. Install and tighten the screw (6) that secures the seat belt turning loop to the C-pillar. Tighten the screw to 39 N.m (29 ft. lbs.).
11. Engage the upper edge of a new trim cover (5) over the top of the turning loop. Then squeeze the lower end of the trim cover and the turning loop
together firmly and evenly until the engagement tabs of the trim cover snap into the slots of the turning loop.
Rear Center - Quad Cab
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION