Jeep Cherokee 2000 - Full Floor Console; Rear Shoulder;Lap Belt;Buckle

REAR SHOULDER/LAP BELT/BUCKLE
WARNING: Inspect rear shoulder/lap belts and
buckles. Replace any belt that is either cut, frayed,
torn or damaged in any way. Replace shoulder belt
if retractor is damaged or inoperative.
REMOVAL
(1) Pull rear seat release strap and tilt seat cush-
ion forward.
(2) Remove shoulder belt buckle and lap belt/
buckle anchor plate bolts from floor pan (Fig. 76).
(3) Remove shoulder belt lower outer anchor bolt.
(4) Remove quarter trim panel. If necessary, refer
to removal procedure.
(5) Remove shoulder belt upper anchor bolt.
(6) Remove bolt attaching retractor to rear quarter
rail.
(7) Separate retractor and shoulder belt from trim
panel.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position shoulder belt buckle and lap belt/
buckle anchor plates on floor panel.
(2) Install anchor bolts. Tighten bolts to 43 N·m
(32 ft. lbs.) torque.
(3) Install retractor support on rear quarter rail.
Tighten screw.
(4) Route shoulder belt through quarter trim panel
slot.
(5) Position shoulder belt at roof rail and install
upper anchor bolt. Tighten bolt to 43 N·m (32 ft. lbs.)
torque.
(6) Install quarter trim panel.
(7) Install shoulder belt lower anchor bolt. Tighten
bolt to 43 N·m (32 ft. lbs.) torque.
(8) Return rear seat cushion to normal position
and engage latch.
FULL FLOOR CONSOLE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the transmission shift lever handle/
knob:
• Automatic transmissions, pull the handle
straight upward to remove it.
• Insert a thin-blade tool under the edge of the
transmission shift indicator bezel and pry up to
remove.
• Manual transmissions, loosen the locknut and
un-thread the shift knob from the shaft.
• Pull the shift boot up to remove.
(2) Insert a thin-blade tool under the edge of the
transfer case shift indicator bezel or cover plate and
pry up to remove.
Fig. 75 Front Shoulder Belt—4-Door Vehicles
1 – TRIM PANEL
2 – TURNING LOOP
3 – RETRACTOR
4 – TRIM PANEL
5 – ADJUSTER
Fig. 76 Rear Seat Shoulder/Lap Belts and Buckles
1 – TURNING LOOP
2 – RETRACTOR
3 – LAP BELT AND BUCKLE
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)