Dakota Quad Cab 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (2002)
Seat Belt Retractor: Service and Repair
Front
REMOVAL
The following procedure is for replacement of a faulty or damaged front seat belt and retractor, which includes a seat belt tensioner on quad cab
models. If a front seat belt or retractor on a quad cab model is faulty or damaged, but the seat belt tensioner is not deployed, review the recommended
procedures for handling non-deployed passive restraints. (Refer to RESTRAINTS - STANDARD PROCEDURE - HANDLING NON-DEPLOYED
PASSIVE RESTRAINTS). If the seat belt tensioner has been deployed, review the recommended procedures for service after a passive restraint
deployment before removing the front seat belt and retractor from the vehicle. (Refer to RESTRAINTS - STANDARD PROCEDURE - SERVICE
AFTER A PASSIVE RESTRAINT DEPLOYMENT).
WARNING:
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ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING
WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE.
DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG
SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY
SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN
ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
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DURING AND FOLLOWING ANY SEAT BELT SERVICE, CAREFULLY INSPECT ALL SEAT BELTS, BUCKLES, MOUNTING
HARDWARE, AND RETRACTORS 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 INOPERATIVE BUCKLE OR RETRACTOR. REPLACE ANY BELT THAT HAS A BENT OR
DAMAGED LATCH PLATE OR ANCHOR PLATE. NEVER ATTEMPT TO REPAIR A SEAT BELT COMPONENT. ALWAYS
REPLACE DAMAGED OR FAULTY SEAT BELT COMPONENTS WITH THE CORRECT, NEW AND UNUSED REPLACEMENT
PARTS LISTED IN THE MOPAR PARTS CATALOG.
1. Move the front seats to their most forward position for easiest access to the lower seat belt anchor plate, the retractor, and the B-pillar.
2. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable. If either of the airbags has not been deployed, wait two minutes for the system capacitor to
discharge before further service.
Fig.17 Front Seat Belt Lower Anchor
3. Lift the cover on the lower seat belt anchor plate far enough to access the screw that secures the anchor plate to the front seat adjuster.
4. Remove the screw that secures the lower seat belt anchor plate to the seat adjuster.
5. Unsnap and remove the front shoulder belt turning loop cover to access the screw that secures the turning loop to the height adjuster.
