TM 9-2320-280-20-3
10-49. THREE POINT SEATBELT BRACKETS REPLACEMENT
This task covers:
a. Front Seatbelt Bracket Removal
c. Rear Seatbelt Bracket Removal
b. Front Seatbelt Bracket Installation
d. Rear Seatbelt Bracket Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
Applicable Models
Manual References
All models except M996, M996A1, M997,
TM 9-2320-280-24P
M997A1, M997A2
Equipment Condition
Tools
Three point seatbelt removed (para. 10-48).
General mechanic’s tool kit:
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
NOTE
Left and right seatbelt brackets replacement procedures are
basically the same. This procedure covers the left seatbelt bracket.
a. Front Seatbelt Bracket Removal
1. Remove four capscrews (3), washers (2), and upper bracket (1) from “B” pillar (4).
2. Remove four capscrews (6), washers (5), and lower bracket (7) from “B” pillar (4).
b. Front seatbelt Bracket Installation
1. Install lower bracket (7) on “B” pillar (4) with four washers (5) and capscrews (6). Tighten capscrews (6)
to 15-21 lb-n (20-29 N.m).
2. Install upper bracket (1) on “B” pillar (4) with four washers (2) and capscrews (3). Tighten capscrews (3)
to 15-21 lb-ft (20-29 N.m).
c. Rear Seatbelt Bracket Removal
NOTE
Left and right seatbelt brackets replacement procedures are
basically the same. This procedure covers the right seatbelt bracket.
1. Remove two nuts (15), washers (14), capscrews (12), and washers (13) from bracket (10) and
wheelhouse (16).
2. Remove two nuts (18), washers (17), capscrews (9), washers (8), and bracket (10) from wheelhouse (16).
3. Inspect turnbutton (11) for bends, corrosion, or damage. Replace if damaged, refer to para. 10-66 for
rivet removal.
d. Rear seatbelt Bracket installation
1. Install bracket (10) on wheelhouse (16) with two washers (8), capscrews (9), washers (17), and nuts (18).
Tighten capscrews (9) to 43-60 Ib-ft (58-81 N.m).
2. Secure bracket (10) to wheelhouse (16) with two washers (13), capscrews (12), washers (14), and
nuts (15). Tighten capscrews (12) to 43-60 lb-ft (58-81 Nom).
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