Front Seat Belt

1. Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the audio system and the navigation system (if equipped), then write down the audio presets.
2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
3. Slide the front seat forward fully.
4. Pull the lower anchor cover (A) back, and remove the lower anchor bolt (B).
   Fig 1: Lower Anchor Cover And Anchor Bolt With Torque Specification

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5. Remove the B-pillar lower trim (see B-PILLAR UPPER/LOWER TRIM ).
6. Remove the upper anchor cover (A), and remove the upper anchor bolt (B).
   Fig 2: Upper Anchor Cover And Anchor Bolt With Torque Specification

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7. Disconnect the seat belt tensioner connector (A). Remove the upper retractor mounting bolt (B) and the lower retractor bolt (C), then remove the front seat belt (D) and retractor (E).
   Fig 3: Seat Belt Tensioner Connector, Upper Retractor Mounting Bolt And Lower Retractor Bolt With Torque Specifications

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8. If necessary, remove the front seat belt protector (F).
9. Remove the B-pillar upper trim (see B-PILLAR UPPER/LOWER TRIM ).
10. Remove the shoulder anchor adjuster (A).
    Fig 4: Shoulder Anchor Adjuster With Torque Specification

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11. Install the seat belt in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
    • Apply medium strength type liquid thread lock to the anchor bolts before reinstallation.
    • Check that the retractor locking mechanism functions (see RETRACTOR  ).
    • Assemble the washers, collars, and bushings on the upper and lower anchor bolts as shown.
    • If the seat belt tensioner has been deployed, replace the front seat belt protector with a new one.
    • Before installing the anchor bolts, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the front seat belt.
    • Make sure the seat belt tensioner connector is plugged in properly.
    • Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
    • Enter the anti-theft codes for the audio system and the navigation system (if equipped), then enter the audio presets.
    • Set the clock (on vehicles without navigation).

Upper anchor bolt installation 

Fig 5: Identifying Upper Anchor Bolt Installation Components

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Lower anchor bolt installation 

Fig 6: Identifying Lower Anchor Bolt Installation Components

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