2002 JEEP LIBERTY Body

NOTE: The integral flange on the left side of the
ACM cover is secured to the floor panel transmis-
sion tunnel with a short piece of double-faced tape
as an assembly aid during the manufacturing pro-
cess, but this tape does not require replacement
following service removal.
(7) Reinstall the center console onto the top of the
floor panel transmission tunnel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/FLOOR CONSOLE - INSTALLATION).
(8) Do not reconnect the battery negative cable at
this time. The airbag system verification test proce-
dure should be performed following service of any
supplemental restraint system component. (Refer to
8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS - STANDARD PRO-
CEDURE - VERIFICATION TEST).
CHILD TETHER ANCHOR
DESCRIPTION
All vehicles are equipped with three, fixed-position,
child seat tether anchors (Fig. 9). Two anchors are
integral to the back of the right rear seat back panel,
and one is integral to the left rear seat back panel.
The child seat tether anchors cannot be adjusted or
repaired and, if faulty or damaged, they must be
replaced as a unit with the rear seat back panel.
OPERATION
See the owner's manual in the vehicle glove box for
more information on the proper use of the factory-in-
stalled child seat tether anchors.
CLOCKSPRING
DESCRIPTION
The clockspring assembly is secured with two inte-
gral plastic latches onto the upper steering column
housing near the top of the steering column behind
the steering wheel (Fig. 10). The clockspring consists
of a flat, round molded plastic case with a stubby tail
that hangs below the steering column and contains
two connector receptacles that face toward the
instrument panel (Fig. 11). Within the plastic hous-
ing is a spool-like molded plastic rotor with a large
exposed hub and several plastic rollers. The upper
surface of the rotor hub has a large center hole, a
release button, a clear plastic inspection window, two
short pigtail wires with connectors, and a connector
receptacle that faces toward the steering wheel. Two
versions of the clockspring are used on this model,
one is a seven circuit unit for vehicles not equipped
with optional remote radio switches on the steering
wheel and can be visually identified by the use of yel-
low heat-shrink tubing on the pigtail wires, while the
other is a nine circuit unit for vehicles with remote
radio switches and can be visually identified by the
use of black heat-shrink tubing on the pigtail wires.
A rubber bumper block is located on each side of
the tower formation that contains the connector
receptacle and pigtail wires on the upper surface of
the rotor hub. The lower surface of the rotor hub has
Fig. 9 Child Tether Anchors
1 - REAR SEAT BACK (LEFT)
2 - REAR SEAT BACK (RIGHT)
3 - CHILD TETHER ANCHOR (3)
Fig. 10 Clockspring
1 - PIGTAIL WIRE (2)
2 - UPPER CONNECTOR RECEPTACLE
3 - BUMPER (2)
4 - BRACKET (2)
5 - LABEL
6 - SHIELD
7 - CASE
8 - WINDOW
9 - ROTOR
KJRESTRAINTS 8O - 13
AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE (Continued)

(4) Remove the screw that secures the lower
anchor to the bracket on the outboard side of the
front seat cushion frame.
(5) Unsnap and lift the trim cover to access the
nut that secures the front seat belt turning loop to
the height adjuster on the upper B-pillar (Fig. 20).
(6) Remove the nut that secures the seat belt turn-
ing loop to the height adjuster stud on the upper
B-pillar.
(7) Remove the seat belt turning loop from the
height adjuster stud.
(8) Remove the upper and lower trim from the
inside of the B-pillar. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERI-
OR/B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM - REMOVAL) and
(Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/B-PILLAR LOWER
TRIM - REMOVAL).
(9) On the driver side only, disconnect the seat belt
tensioner pigtail wire connector from the body wire
harness connector.
(10) Remove the screw that secures the lower
retractor bracket to the lower B-pillar.
(11) Disengage the engagement tab on the upper
retractor bracket/seat belt web guide from the
engagement slot in the lower B-pillar.
(12) Remove the front seat belt and retractor from
the B-pillar as a unit.INSTALLATION
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING
WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG,
PASSENGER AIRBAG, SEAT BELT TENSIONER,
FRONT IMPACT SENSORS, SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG,
OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS
OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE
BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN
WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACI-
TOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FUR-
THER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY
SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE
PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCI-
DENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE
PERSONAL INJURY.
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 COR-
RECT, NEW AND UNUSED REPLACEMENT PARTS
LISTED IN THE MOPAR PARTS CATALOG.
(1) Position the front seat belt and retractor to the
B-pillar as a unit (Fig. 20). Be certain to engage the
engagement tab on the upper retractor bracket/seat
belt web guide into the engagement slot in the lower
B-pillar.
(2) Install and tighten the screw that secures the
lower retractor bracket to the lower B-pillar. Tighten
the screw to 43 N´m (32 ft. lbs.).
(3) On the driver side only, reconnect the seat belt
tensioner pigtail wire connector to the body wire har-
ness connector.
(4) Reinstall the upper and lower trim onto the
inside of the B-pillar. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERI-
OR/B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM - INSTALLATION) and
(Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/B-PILLAR LOWER
TRIM - INSTALLATION).
(5) Position the seat belt turning loop onto the
height adjuster stud on the upper B-pillar.
Fig. 20 Front Seat Belt Retractor Remove/Install
1 - ADJUSTER
2 - B-PILLAR
3 - RETRACTOR
4 - B-PILLAR TRIM
5 - CONNECTOR (DRIVER SIDE ONLY)
6 - LOWER ANCHOR
7 - NUT
8 - TURNING LOOP
9 - COVER
8O - 24 RESTRAINTSKJ
FRONT SEAT BELT & RETRACTOR (Continued)

(6) Install and tighten the nut that secures the
seat belt turning loop to the height adjuster stud.
Tighten the nut to 34 N´m (25 ft. lbs.).
(7) Fold and snap the trim cover back into place to
conceal the nut that secures the front seat belt turn-
ing loop to the height adjuster on the upper B-pillar.
(8) Position the front seat belt lower anchor to the
bracket on the outboard side of the front seat cushion
frame (Fig. 19).
(9) Install and tighten the screw that secures the
lower anchor to the bracket on the outboard side of
the front seat cushion frame. Tighten the screw to 43
N´m (32 ft. lbs.).
(10) Align the plug that covers the front seat belt
lower anchor screw with the hole near the rear of the
outboard seat side shield. Using hand pressure, press
firmly and evenly on the plug until it snaps into
place.
(11) Do not reconnect the battery negative cable at
this time. The airbag system verification test proce-
dure should be performed following service of any
supplemental restraint system component. (Refer to
8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS - STANDARD PRO-
CEDURE - VERIFICATION TEST).
FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE
REMOVAL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING
WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG,
PASSENGER AIRBAG, SEAT BELT TENSIONER,
FRONT IMPACT SENSORS, SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG,
OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS
OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE
BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN
WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACI-
TOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FUR-
THER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY
SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE
PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCI-
DENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE
PERSONAL INJURY.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 COR-
RECT, NEW AND UNUSED REPLACEMENT PARTS
LISTED IN THE MOPAR PARTS CATALOG.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable. Wait two minutes for the system capacitor to
discharge before further service.
(2) Remove the front seat and seat track from the
floor panel as a unit. (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/
SEAT - FRONT - REMOVAL).
(3) Disconnect the seat belt switch pigtail wire
connector from the seat wire harness connector on
the seat cushion frame bracket located under the
rear edge of the seat cushion near the inboard side of
the seat (Fig. 21).
Fig. 21 Seat Belt Switch Connector
1 - PIGTAIL WIRE
2 - SEAT WIRE HARNESS
3 - SEAT CUSHION FRAME BRACKET
4 - BODY WIRE HARNESS
5 - INBOARD SEAT TRACK
KJRESTRAINTS 8O - 25
FRONT SEAT BELT & RETRACTOR (Continued)

(4) Remove the screw that secures the front seat
belt buckle anchor to the bracket near the rear of the
inboard seat track (Fig. 22).
(5) Remove the two screws that secure the inboard
seat cushion side shield to the seat cushion frame.
(6) Remove the two screws that secure the inboard
seat track to the rear inboard corner of the seat cush-
ion frame.
(7) Disconnect the seat belt switch pigtail wire
routing clip from the locating hole in the seat cushion
frame.
(8) Remove the seat belt switch pigtail wire from
between the seat cushion frame and the seat track by
gently prying the inboard seat track away from the
inboard rear corner of the seat cushion frame far
enough to slide the pigtail wire from between them.
(9) Remove the front seat belt buckle from the
inboard seat cushion side shield.
INSTALLATION
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS,
DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL,
STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG, PASSENGER
AIRBAG, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, FRONT IMPACT
SENSORS, SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG, OR INSTRUMENT
PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DIS-
CONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE
(GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR
THE SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE
PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE.
THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE SUP-
PLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE
THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT INACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE
PERSONAL INJURY.
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 COR-
RECT, NEW AND UNUSED REPLACEMENT PARTS
LISTED IN THE MOPAR PARTS CATALOG.
(1) Position the front seat belt buckle to the
inboard seat cushion side shield (Fig. 22).
(2)
Position the seat belt switch pigtail wire between
the seat cushion frame and the seat track by gently pry-
ing the inboard seat track away from the inboard rear
corner of the seat cushion frame far enough to slide the
pigtail wire into position between them.
(3) Engage the seat belt switch pigtail wire routing
clip into the locating hole in the seat cushion frame.
(4) Install and tighten the two screws that secure
the inboard seat track to the rear inboard corner of
the seat cushion frame. Tighten the screws to 28 N´m
(21 ft. lbs.).
(5) Position the inboard seat cushion side shield to
the seat cushion frame.
(6) Install and tighten the two screws that secure
the inboard seat cushion side shield to the seat cush-
ion frame. Tighten the screws to 1 N´m (9 in. lbs.).
(7) Position the front seat belt buckle anchor to
the bracket on the inboard side of the seat track.
(8) Install and tighten the screw that secures the
front seat belt buckle anchor to the bracket on the
inboard side of the seat track. Tighten the screw to
43 N´m (32 ft. lbs.).
(9)
Reconnect the seat belt switch pigtail wire connec-
tor to the seat wire harness connector on the seat cush-
ion frame bracket located under the rear edge of the seat
cushion near the inboard side of the seat (Fig. 21).
(10) Reinstall the front seat and seat track to the
floor panel as a unit. (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/
SEAT - FRONT - INSTALLATION).
(11) Do not reconnect the battery negative cable at
this time. The airbag system verification test proce-
dure should be performed following service of any
supplemental restraint system component. (Refer to
8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS - STANDARD PRO-
CEDURE - VERIFICATION TEST).
Fig. 22 Front Seat Belt Buckle Remove/Install
1 - FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE
2 - INBOARD SIDE SHIELD
3 - SCREW
4 - PIGTAIL WIRE
8O - 26 RESTRAINTSKJ
FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE (Continued)

WARNING: WHEN REMOVING A DEPLOYED AIR-
BAG, RUBBER GLOVES, EYE PROTECTION, AND A
LONG-SLEEVED SHIRT SHOULD BE WORN. THERE
MAY BE DEPOSITS ON THE AIRBAG UNIT AND
OTHER INTERIOR SURFACES. IN LARGE DOSES,
THESE DEPOSITS MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO THE
SKIN AND EYES.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable. Wait two minutes for the system capacitor to
discharge before further service.
(2) Remove the top cover from the instrument
panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/
INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP COVER - REMOVAL).
(3) Remove the passenger side bezel from the
upper glove box opening of the instrument panel.
(Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/IP PAS-
SENGER SIDE BEZEL - REMOVAL).
(4) Remove the three small screws that secure the
passenger airbag door to the glove box opening upper
reinforcement (Fig. 26).
(5) Remove the three large screws that secure the
passenger airbag door to the glove box opening upper
reinforcement.
(6) Remove the one small screw that secures the
passenger airbag door to the top of the instrument
panel.
(7) Remove the four large screws that secure the
passenger airbag door to the top of the instrument
panel.
(8) Remove the passenger airbag door from the
instrument panel.INSTALLATION
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING
WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG,
PASSENGER AIRBAG, SEAT BELT TENSIONER,
FRONT IMPACT SENSORS, SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG,
OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS
OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE
BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN
WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACI-
TOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FUR-
THER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY
SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE
PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCI-
DENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE
PERSONAL INJURY.
WARNING: THE PASSENGER AIRBAG DOOR MUST
NEVER BE PAINTED. REPLACEMENT PASSENGER
AIRBAG DOORS ARE SERVICED IN THE ORIGINAL
COLORS. PAINT MAY CHANGE THE WAY IN WHICH
THE MATERIAL OF THE AIRBAG DOOR RESPONDS
TO AN AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. FAILURE TO OBSERVE
THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN OCCUPANT INJU-
RIES UPON AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT.
(1) Position the passenger airbag door onto the
instrument panel (Fig. 26).
(2) Install and tighten the four large screws that
secure the passenger airbag door to the top of the
instrument panel. Tighten the screws to 4 N´m (35
in. lbs.).
(3) Install and tighten the one small screw that
secures the passenger airbag door to the top of the
instrument panel. Tighten the screw to 2 N´m (20 in.
lbs.).
(4) Install and tighten the three large screws that
secure the passenger airbag door to the glove box
opening upper reinforcement. Tighten the screws to 4
N´m (35 in. lbs.).
(5) Install and tighten the three small screws that
secure the passenger airbag door to the glove box
opening upper reinforcement. Tighten the screws to 2
N´m (20 in. lbs.).
(6) Reinstall the passenger side bezel onto the
upper glove box opening of the instrument panel.
(Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/IP PAS-
SENGER SIDE BEZEL - INSTALLATION).
(7) Reinstall the top cover onto the instrument
panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/
INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP COVER - INSTALLA-
TION).
(8) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
Fig. 26 Passenger Airbag Door Remove/Install
1 - PASSENGER AIRBAG DOOR
2 - LARGE SCREW (7)
3 - SMALL SCREW (4)
8O - 30 RESTRAINTSKJ
PASSENGER AIRBAG DOOR (Continued)

REAR CENTER SEAT BELT &
RETRACTOR
REMOVAL
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 COR-
RECT, NEW AND UNUSED REPLACEMENT PARTS
LISTED IN THE MOPAR PARTS CATALOG.
(1) Remove the right center seat belt buckle unit
from the floor panel. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RE-
STRAINTS/REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE - REMOV-
AL).
(2) Unlatch and fold the right rear seat back for-
ward and separate the cargo area carpet from the
base of the seat back panel.
(3) Reach between the base of the right rear seat
back and the forward edge of the rear cargo floor to
access and remove the screw that secures the rear
center seat belt lower anchor to the floor panel (Fig.
28).
(4) Lift the rear center seat belt lower anchor off of
the stud on the rear floor panel.
(5) Remove the two screws that secure the belt
web guide to the top of the right rear seat back
panel.
(6) Remove the right rear seat back panel from the
vehicle. (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/SEAT BACK -
REAR - REMOVAL).
(7) Remove the two screws that secure the belt
web guide to the top of the right rear seat back
panel.
(8) Remove the trim from the right rear seat back.
(Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/SEAT BACK COVER -
REAR - REMOVAL).
(9) Route the rear seat belt lower anchor and belt
web guide through the top of the seat back panel.
(10) Disengage the seat back latch cable fitting
from the cable support on the retractor, which is a
light snap fit (Fig. 29).
Fig. 28 Rear Center Seat Belt Anchor Plate
Remove/Install
1 - SCREW (2)
2 - BUCKLE UNIT
3 - REAR SEAT BACK
4 - REAR FLOOR PANEL
5 - STUD (1)
6 - ANCHOR PLATE
Fig. 29 Seat Back Latch Cable Disengage/Engage
1 - LEVER
2 - PLUNGER
3 - LATCH CABLE FITTING
4 - REAR CENTER RETRACTOR
5 - SUPPORT
8O - 32 RESTRAINTSKJ

(11) Remove the screw that secures the retractor
to the rear seat back panel (Fig. 30).
(12) Remove the rear center seat belt and retractor
unit from the seat back panel.
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 COR-
RECT, NEW AND UNUSED REPLACEMENT PARTS
LISTED IN THE MOPAR PARTS CATALOG.
(1) Position the rear center seat belt and retractor
unit onto the seat back panel.
(2) Install and tighten the screw that secures the
retractor to the rear seat back panel (Fig. 30).
Tighten the screw to 27 N´m (20 ft. lbs.).
(3) Position the seat back latch cable plunger
against the retractor latch lever, then engage the
cable fitting into the cable support on the retractor,
which is a light snap fit (Fig. 29).
(4) Route the rear seat belt lower anchor and belt
web guide through the top of the seat back panel.(5) Reinstall the trim onto the right rear seat
back. (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/SEAT BACK
COVER - REAR - INSTALLATION).
(6) Install and tighten the two screws that secure
the belt web guide to the top of the right rear seat
back panel. Tighten the screws to 2 N´m (20 in. lbs.).
(7) Reinstall the right rear seat back panel into
the vehicle. (Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/SEAT BACK
- REAR - INSTALLATION).
(8) Position the rear center seat belt lower anchor
off of the stud on the rear floor panel (Fig. 28).
(9) Reach between the base of the right rear seat
back and the forward edge of the rear cargo floor to
install and tighten the screw that secures the rear
center seat belt lower anchor to the floor panel.
Tighten the screw to 43 N´m (32 ft. lbs.).
(10) Restore the cargo area carpet to the base of
the seat back panel and unfold the right rear seat
back to its upright position.
(11) Reinstall the right center seat belt buckle unit
onto the floor panel. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RE-
STRAINTS/SEAT BELT BUCKLE - INSTALLA-
TION).
REAR OUTBOARD SEAT BELT
& RETRACTOR
REMOVAL
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 COR-
RECT, NEW AND UNUSED REPLACEMENT PARTS
LISTED IN THE MOPAR PARTS CATALOG.
(1) Unsnap and lift the trim cover to access the
screw that secures the rear outboard seat belt turn-
ing loop to the upper C-pillar (Fig. 31).
(2) Remove the screw that secures the seat belt
turning loop to the upper C-pillar.
(3) Remove the screw that secures the lower seat
belt anchor to the bracket on the outboard side of the
rear seat cushion frame.
Fig. 30 Rear Center Retractor Remove/Install
1 - REAR SEAT BACK PANEL
2 - SCREW (1)
KJRESTRAINTS 8O - 33
REAR CENTER SEAT BELT & RETRACTOR (Continued)

(4) Remove the quarter trim panel from the C-pil-
lar. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/QUARTER
TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL).
(5) Route the seat belt lower anchor and turning
loop through the access hole in the quarter trim
panel.
(6) Remove the screw that secures the retractor
bracket to the lower C-pillar.
(7) Lift the retractor upward far enough to disen-
gage the retractor tab from the engagement hole in
the lower C-pillar.
(8) Remove the rear outboard seat belt and retrac-
tor from the C-pillar as a unit.
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 ORFAULTY SEAT BELT COMPONENTS WITH THE COR-
RECT, NEW AND UNUSED REPLACEMENT PARTS
LISTED IN THE MOPAR PARTS CATALOG.
(1) Position the rear outboard seat belt and retrac-
tor to the C-pillar as a unit (Fig. 31).
(2) Engage the retractor tab into the engagement
hole in the lower C-pillar.
(3) Install and tighten the screw that secures the
retractor bracket to the lower C-pillar. Tighten the
screw to 43 N´m (32 ft. lbs.).
(4) Route the seat belt lower anchor and turning
loop through the access hole in the quarter trim
panel.
(5) Reinstall the quarter trim panel onto the C-pil-
lar. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/QUARTER
TRIM PANEL - INSTALLATION).
(6) Position the lower seat belt anchor to the
bracket on the outboard side of the rear seat cushion
frame. Be certain that the anti-rotation tab on the
anchor is engaged in the slot in the seat bracket.
(7) Install and tighten the screw that secures the
lower seat belt anchor to the bracket on the outboard
side of the rear seat cushion frame. Tighten the
screw to 43 N´m (32 ft. lbs.).
(8) Position the seat belt turning loop to the upper
C-pillar.
(9) Install and tighten the screw that secures the
seat belt turning loop to the upper C-pillar. Tighten
the screw to 43 N´m (32 ft. lbs.).
(10) Fold and snap the trim cover back into place
to conceal the screw that secures the rear outboard
seat belt turning loop to the upper C-pillar.
REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE
REMOVAL
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 COR-
RECT, NEW AND UNUSED REPLACEMENT PARTS
LISTED IN THE MOPAR PARTS CATALOG.
Fig. 31 Rear Outboard Seat Belt & Retractor
Remove/Install
1 - C-PILLAR
2 - QUARTER TRIM PANEL
3 - COVER
4 - SEAT BELT & RETRACTOR
5 - SCREW (1)
6 - LOWER ANCHOR
7 - SCREW (1)
8 - ACCESS COVER
9 - SCREW (1)
8O - 34 RESTRAINTSKJ
REAR OUTBOARD SEAT BELT & RETRACTOR (Continued)