RAM 1500 Truck 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (2002)
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. Reach between the rear seat cushion and the rear seat back to access and unbuckle the rear center seat belt lower anchor latch plate from the
unique black, keyed lower anchor buckle. Use an ignition key or a small screwdriver to depress the small white release button on the anchor
buckle.
2. Remove the rear seat from the vehicle. On models with the optional 60/40 split rear bench, only the 60 percent section (right side) of the rear seat
must be removed.
Fig. 41 Rear Center Retractor & Mounting Bracket
3. Remove the screw that secures the rear center seat belt retractor to the center anchor/right outboard occupant buckle and mounting bracket unit on
the rear floor panel near the cab back panel.
4. Remove the rear center seat belt retractor from the center anchor/right outboard occupant buckle and mounting bracket unit.
