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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the belt retractor into the T-slot in the center pillar.
  2. Install the seat belt retractor bolt.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the seat belt retractor bolt to 68 N.m (50 lb ft).

    Fig 1: Installing Belt Retractor
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  3. Position the anchor plate to the seat stud.
  4. Install the anchor plate nut to the seat stud.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the anchor plate nut to 42 N.m (31 lb ft).

    Fig 2: Installing Anchor Plate Nut
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  5. Install the intermediate guide bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the intermediate guide bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

    Fig 3: Installing Intermediate Guide Bolts
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  6. Install the lower center pillar trim. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - LOWER CENTER PILLAR  in Interior Trim.
  7. Position the guide loop to the guide adjuster bracket.
  8. Install the guide loop nut.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the guide loop nut to 42 N.m (31 lb ft).

  9. Close the guide loop cover.
    Fig 4: Installing Guide Loop Nut
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