RAM 1500 Truck 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (2002)
Seat Belt Retractor: Service and Repair
Rear
Seat Belt and Retractor - Rear Center
REMOVAL
The rear center seat belt retractor is secured with a single screw to a mounting bracket that includes the unique black, keyed center seat belt lower
anchor buckle and the right outboard occupant buckle, but can be removed from the mounting bracket and is serviced separately from the two buckles.
The center anchor buckle and the right outboard occupant buckle are serviced as a unit with their mounting bracket. (Refer to RESTRAINTS/ REAR
SEAT BELT BUCKLE - REMOVAL - CENTER ANCHOR & RIGHT OUTBOARD).
WARNING: 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. Reach between the rear seat cushion and the rear seat back to access and unbuckle the 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. 40 Rear Center Seat Belt & Retractor Remove/Install