Jeep Wrangler 1997, Manual

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REAR SHOULDER/LAP BELT AND BUCKLE
WARNING: INSPECT THE SHOULDER BELT,
RETRACTOR AND BUCKLE. REPLACE THE BELT
OR BUCKLE THAT IS EITHER CUT, FRAYED, TORN
OR
DAMAGED. REPLACE THE BELT IF THE
RETRACTOR IS INOPERATIVE.
SEAT/LAP BELT AND RETRACTOR REMOVAL
(1) Move the rear seat to the forward tumble posi-
tion.
(2) Remove the anchor bolt attaching the belt to
the wheelhouse (Fig. 57).
(3) Using a flat blade, pry the cover off the turning
loop (Fig. 55).
(4) Remove the bolt attaching the turning loop to
the sport bar (Fig. 56).
(5) Remove the bolt attaching the retractor to the
sport bar.
(6) Separate the belt assembly from the vehicle.
SEAT/LAP BELT AND RETRACTOR
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the retractor on the sport bar and
install the bolt. Tighten the bolt to 47 N·m ( 35 ft.
lbs.) torque.
(2) Position the turning loop on the sport bar and
install the bolt. Tighten the bolt to 47 N·m ( 35 ft.
lbs.) torque.
(3) Close cover on turning loop.
(4) Position the belt anchor on the wheelhouse and
install the bolt. Tighten the bolt to 47 N·m ( 35 ft.
lbs.) torque.
Fig. 54 Seat Belt Buckle
Fig. 55 Turning Loop Cover
Fig. 56 Turning Loop
Fig. 57 Rear Belt Assembly
TJ
BODY 23 - 35
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)