Nissan Armada 2025-2026 Service and Repair Manual: Third Seat Belt Retractor

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

Seat Belt Retractor (LH and RH)

Remove third seat assembly. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Remove anchor plate mounting anchor bolt .

Remove shoulder anchor.Remove back pillar garnish. Refer to Removal and Installation. Remove shoulder anchor mounting anchor bolt , and then remove shoulder anchor.

Remove seat belt retractor mounting anchor bolt , and then remove seat belt retractor.

Center Seat Belt Retractor

Remove roof rear garnish. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Disengage headlining rear side fixing clips. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Pull down headlining rear side to ensure the workspace.

CAUTION:

Never damage to headlining assembly.

Remove center seat belt retractor.Remove retractor bracket mounting anchor bolt , and then remove retractor bracket.

Remove center seat belt retractor mounting anchor bolt and mounting bolt , and then remove center seat belt retractor.

INSTALLATION

Note the following item, and then install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

When installing center seat belt retractor, never damage headlining.

Inspection

AFTER A COLLISION

WARNING:

To avoid the risk of death or severe injury:

• Inspect all seat belt system components including the seat belt webbing, retractors, pretensioners, buckles, anchors, and attaching hardware after any collision.

• Inspect all seat belt assemblies and components including webbing, retractors, buckles, anchors and attaching hardware not in use during a collision. Replace if either damage or improper operation is noted.

• Failure to follow any of the above steps could result in serious personal injury in an accident.

Replace any seat belt assembly (including anchor bolts) if:

• The seat belt is in use at the time of a collision (except for minor collisions and the belts, retractors and buckles show no damage and continue to operate properly).

• The seat belt is damaged in an accident (i.e. torn webbing, bent retractor or guide, etc.).

• The seat belt attaching point is damaged in an accident. Inspect the seat belt attaching area for damage or distortion and repair if necessary before installing a new seat belt assembly.

• Anchor bolts are deformed or worn out.

• The seat belt assembly must be replaced even if the seat belts were not in use during the collision in which the air bags were deployed.

PRELIMINARY CHECKS

Check the seat belt warning lamp for proper operation. Refer to Seat Belt Warning Lamp.

If the air bag warning lamp turns ON, perform self-diagnosis using CONSULT. Refer to CONSULT Function.

Check that the seat belt retractor, seat belt anchor and buckle bolts are tightened firmly.

Check the shoulder seat belt guide for third seat. Check that guide swivels freely and that webbing lays flat and does not bind in guide.

Repeat steps above if necessary to check the other seat belts.

SEAT BELT RETRACTOR ON-VEHICLE CHECK

Emergency Locking Retractors (ELR)

NOTE:

All seat belt retractors are Emergency Locking Retractors (ELR) type. In an emergency (sudden stop) the retractor will lock and prevent the webbing from extending any further.

Check the seat belt retractors with the following test(s) to determine if a retractor assembly is operating properly.

ELR Function Stationary Check

Grasp the shoulder webbing and pull forward quickly. The retractor should lock and prevent the belt from extending further.

ELR Function Moving Check

WARNING:

Fasten the seat belt. Buckle a passenger into the seat for the belt that is to be tested.

Proceed to the designated safe area.

Drive the vehicle at approximately 16 km/h (10 MPH). Notify any passengers of a pending sudden stop and the driver and passenger must be prepared to brace themselves in the event that the retractor does not lock. Apply brakes firmly and make a very hard stop.

During stopping, seat belts should lock and not be extended. If the seat belt retractor assembly does not lock, perform the retractor off-vehicle check.

SEAT BELT RETRACTOR OFF-VEHICLE CHECK

Seat Belt Retractor (LH and RH)

Remove third seat belt retractor assembly. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Slowly pull out webbing while tilting the retractor assembly forward from the mounted position without twisting the retractor assembly as shown in the figure.

• The webbing can be pulled out when the angle (A) is 12 degrees or less.

  

• The webbing cannot be pulled out when the angle (B) is 27 degrees or more.

  A and B	: Tilting angles
  	: vehicle front

Replace the seat belt assembly if it does not operate normally.

Center Seat Belt Retractor

Remove third seat belt retractor assembly. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Slowly pull out webbing while tilting the retractor assembly forward from the mounted position without twisting the retractor assembly as shown in the figure.

• The webbing can be pulled out when the angle (A) is 12 degrees or less.

  

• The webbing cannot be pulled out when the angle (B) is 27 degrees or more.

  A and B	: Tilting angles
  	: vehicle front

Replace the seat belt assembly if it does not operate normally.