RAM 1500 Truck 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (2002)
C-pillar. Discard the removed turning loop trim cover as it is not intended for reuse.
5. Remove the screw that secures the seat belt turning loop to the C-pillar.
6. Remove the seat belt turning loop from the upper inner C-pillar.
7. Remove the upper and lower trim from the inner C-pillar.
8. Remove the screw that secures the seat belt web guide to the inner C-pillar near the belt line.
9. Remove the seat belt web guide from the inner C-pillar.
10. Remove the screw that secures the lower retractor bracket to the lower inner C-pillar below the retractor mounting hole.
11. Disengage the hook on the upper retractor bracket from the slot in the lower inner C-pillar above the retractor mounting hole.
12. Remove the rear outboard seat belt and retractor from the retractor mounting hole in the lower inner C-pillar.
INSTALLATION
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. Position the rear outboard seat belt and retractor to the retractor mounting hole in the lower inner C-pillar.
2. Engage the hook on the upper retractor bracket into the slot in the lower inner C-pillar above the retractor mounting hole.
3. Install and tighten the screw that secures the lower retractor bracket to the lower inner C-pillar below the retractor mounting hole. Tighten the
screw to 40 Nm (29 ft. lbs.).
4. Position the seat belt web guide to the inner C-pillar near the belt line.
5. Install and tighten the screw that secures the seat belt web guide to the inner C-pillar. Tighten the screw to 2 Nm (20 in. lbs.).
6. Reinstall the upper and lower trim onto the inner C-pillar.
7. Position the seat belt turning loop onto the upper inner C-pillar.
8. Install and tighten the screw that secures the seat belt turning loop to the C-pillar. Tighten the screw to 40 Nm (29 ft. lbs.).
9. Engage the lower snap features of the new trim cover over the rear outboard seat belt turning loop and, using hand pressure, press firmly and
evenly on the top of the trim cover until it snaps into place.
10. Position the lower seat belt anchor to the base of the inner C-pillar.
11. Install and tighten the screw that secures the lower seat belt anchor to the base of the inner C-pillar. Tighten the screw to 40 Nm (29 ft. lbs.).
12. Reinstall the rear seat into the vehicle.
