Nissan Altima (L32) 2007-2012 Service Manual: Front seat belt

Exploded View

1. D-ring anchor

2. Adjuster cover

3. Outer anchor bolt cover

4. Seat belt pre-tensioner connector

5. Seat belt retractor

6. Seat belt adjuster

A. D-ring anchor bolt

B. Outer anchor bolt

C. Retractor screw

D. Retractor anchor bolt

E. Bolt

1. Seat belt retractor

2. Seat belt pre-tensioner connector

3. Anchor bolt cover

4. D-ring anchor bolt cover

5. D-ring assembly

A. Retractor screw

B. Retractor anchor bolt

C. Anchor bolt

D. D-ring anchor bolt

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL OF SEAT BELT RETRACTOR - COUPE

CAUTION: Before servicing SRS, turn the ignition switch off, disconnect both negative and positive battery terminals, then wait at least three minutes.

1. Disconnect both negative and positive battery terminals, then wait at least three minutes.

2. Remove the rear seat cushion and seat back. Refer to SE-25, "Removal and Installation".

3. Release the pawl and remove anchor bolt cover, then remove lower anchor bolt.

4. Release the D-ring anchor bolt cover, then remove D-ring anchor bolt from center pillar.

5. Remove upper pillar finisher and rear lower finisher. Refer to INT-15, "Removal and Installation".

6. Disconnect seat belt pre-tensioner connector (1).

CAUTION: • For installing/removing seat belt pre-tensioner connector, insert a thin screwdriver wrapped with tape into the notch; lift locking tab then remove connector.

• Install connector with lock raised, then push locking tab into connector.

7. Remove seat belt retractor screw (A) and retractor anchor bolt (B), then remove seat belt retractor (2) from center pillar.

INSTALLATION OF SEAT BELT RETRACTOR - COUPE

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

• Always perform an inspection after repair to be sure the system is functioning within specifications. Refer to SB-4, "Inspection".

REMOVAL OF SEAT BELT RETRACTOR - SEDAN

CAUTION: Before servicing SRS, turn the ignition switch off, disconnect both negative and positive battery terminals, then wait at least three minutes.

1. Disconnect both negative and positive battery terminals, then wait at least three minutes.

2. Release the pawl, then remove outer anchor bolt cover and outer anchor bolt.

3. Remove center pillar lower and upper finishers. Refer to INT-36, "Removal and Installation".

4. Remove D-ring anchor bolt from seat belt adjuster.

5. Remove seat belt retractor.

• Disconnect the seat belt pre-tensioner connector.

CAUTION: • For installing/removing seat belt pre-tensioner connector, insert a thin screwdriver wrapped with tape into the notch; lift locking tab then remove connector.

• Install connector with lock raised, then push locking tab into connector.

• Remove screw and retractor anchor bolt, then remove seat belt retractor from center pillar.

6. Remove bolts, then remove seat belt adjuster from center pillar.

INSTALLATION OF SEAT BELT RETRACTOR- SEDAN

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

• Always perform an inspection after repair to be sure the system is functioning within specifications. Refer to SB-4, "Inspection".

REMOVAL OF SEAT BELT BUCKLE

CAUTION: Before servicing SRS, turn the ignition switch off, disconnect both negative and positive battery terminals, then wait at least three minutes.

1. Disconnect the negative and positive battery terminals, then wait at least three minutes.

2. Remove the front seat from the vehicle. Refer to SE-23, "Removal and Installation".

3. Remove anchor nut (A) from the seat belt buckle (1).

4. Disconnect the seat belt buckle harness connector (2), release the harness clip(s), then remove the seat belt buckle (1).

INSTALLATION OF SEAT BELT BUCKLE

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

• Always perform an inspection after repair to be sure the system is functioning within specifications. Refer to SB-4, "Inspection".