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Dodge Durango (HB). Manual - part 560

(32 ft. lbs.).

3. Position the center seat back right hinge bracket

cover (1) onto the bracket (2).

4. Install and tighten the three screws (3) that secure

the cover to the bracket. Tighten the screws to 2
N·m (20 in. lbs.).

5. Unfold and restore the right outboard second row

seat to its upright position.

SECOND ROW - OUTBOARD

WARNING: To avoid personal injury or death, during and following any seat belt or child restraint anchor
service, carefully inspect all seat belts, buckles, mounting hardware, retractors, tether straps, and anchors
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. Replace any child
restraint anchor or the unit to which the anchor is integral that has been bent or damaged. Never attempt to
repair a seat belt or child restraint component. Always replace damaged or faulty seat belt and child
restraint components with the correct, new and unused replacement parts listed in the DaimlerChrysler
Mopar Parts Catalog.

1. Position the second row outboard seat belt buckle

anchor (1) to the seat latch bracket (3). Be certain
the anti-rotation tab on the anchor is engaged in
the clearance notch of the bracket.

2. Install and tighten the nut (2) that secures the

anchor to the bracket. Tighten the nut to 43 N·m
(32 ft. lbs.).

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3. Position the outboard seat latch bracket cover (1)

onto the bracket (2).

4. Install and tighten the two screws (3) that secure

the cover to the bracket. Tighten the screws to 2
N·m (20 in. lbs.).

5. Unfold and restore the outboard second row seat

to its upright position.

THIRD ROW

1. Position the third row seat belt buckle and anchor

bracket unit (1) to the rear floor panel. Be certain
the anti-rotation tab on the anchor bracket is
engaged in the clearance hole (2) in the floor.

2. Install and tighten the screw (3) that secures the

anchor bracket to the floor. Tighten the screw to 43
N·m (32 ft. lbs.).

3. Restore the third row seat cushion to its seating

position.

SEAT BELT & RETRACTOR

DESCRIPTION - AUTOMATIC LOCKING RETRACTOR

The seat belt retractors used in all seating positions include an inertia-type, emergency locking mechanism as stan-
dard equipment. However, the retractor locking mechanism for the second row center seating position is mechani-

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cally switchable from an emergency locking retractor to an automatic locking retractor. The primary function of this
feature is to securely accommodate a child seat in the second row center seating position of the vehicle without the
need for a self-cinching seat belt tip half latch plate unit or another supplemental device that would be required to
prevent the seat belt webbing from unwinding freely from the retractor spool of an inertia-type emergency locking
retractor mechanism.

The automatic locking mechanism is integral to the second row center seat belt and retractor unit and is concealed
beneath a molded plastic cover located on the side of the retractor spool. The retractor is secured to the center
section seat back frame and is concealed beneath the seat back trim. The automatic locking mechanism cannot be
adjusted or repaired and, if faulty or damaged, the entire second row center seat belt and retractor unit must be
replaced.

OPERATION - AUTOMATIC LOCKING RETRACTOR

The automatic locking mode of the retractor is engaged and the retractor is switched from operating as a standard
inertia-type emergency locking retractor by first buckling the combination lap and shoulder belt buckle. Then grasp
the shoulder belt and pull all of the webbing out of the retractor. Once all of the belt webbing is extracted from the
spool, the retractor will automatically become engaged in the pre-locked automatic locking mode and will make an
audible clicking or ratcheting sound as the shoulder belt is allowed to retract to confirm that the automatic locking
mode is now engaged. Once the automatic locking mode is engaged, the retractor will remain locked and the belt
will remain tight around whatever it is restraining.

The retractor is returned to standard emergency locking mode by unbuckling the combination lap and shoulder belt
buckle and allowing the belt webbing to be almost fully retracted onto the retractor spool. The emergency locking
mode is confirmed by the absence of the audible clicking or ratcheting sound as the belt webbing retracts. This
mode will allow the belt to unwind from and wind onto the retractor spool freely unless and until a predetermined
inertia load is sensed, or until the retractor is again switched to the automatic locking mode.

REMOVAL

FRONT

WARNING: To avoid personal injury or death, on vehicles equipped with airbags, disable the supplemental
restraint system before attempting any steering wheel, steering column, airbag, occupant classification sys-
tem, seat belt tensioner, impact sensor, or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect
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 supplemental
restraint system. Failure to take the proper precautions could result in accidental airbag deployment.

NOTE: The following procedure is for replacement of a faulty or damaged seat belt and retractor unit. The
front retractor also includes a seat belt tensioner. If the front seat belt or retractor is faulty or damaged, but
the seat belt tensioner is not deployed, review the recommended procedures for handling non-deployed
supplemental restraints. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS - STANDARD PROCEDURE - HANDLING
NON-DEPLOYED SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINTS). If the seat belt tensioner has been deployed, review the
recommended procedures for service after a supplemental restraint deployment before removing the unit
from the vehicle. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS - STANDARD PROCEDURE - SERVICE AFTER A
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT DEPLOYMENT).

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1. Adjust the front seat to its most forward position for

easiest access to the front seat belt lower anchor
and the B-pillar trim.

2. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.

Wait two minutes for the system capacitor to dis-
charge before further service.

3. Using a trim stick or another suitable wide flat-

bladed tool, gently pry the seat belt anchor cover
(2) to remove it from the rear of the outboard seat
side shield (1).

4. Remove the screw (2) that secures the lower

anchor (3) to the bracket on the outboard side of
the front seat cushion frame.

5. Unsnap the upper edge of the trim cover (3) from

the front seat belt turning loop (1) and disengage
the tab (2) on the lower edge of the cover to

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