Removal and Installation
WARNING:
All safety belt assemblies (including retractors, belt tension sensor [BTS] if equipped, buckles, shoulder belt height adjusters [if equipped] child safety seat tether attachments and attaching hardware) should be inspected after any collision. All new belt assemblies should be installed unless a qualified technician finds the assemblies show no damage and operate correctly. Belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and new assemblies installed if either damage or incorrect operation is noted. Failure to follow these instructions could increase the risk of injury in collisions.
- Lift the rear seat cushion.
- The LH safety belt buckle is a part of the rear center safety belt retractor assembly. For removal information refer to SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR - REAR, CENTER, 3-DOOR/5-DOOR/WAGON or SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR - REAR, CENTER, 4-DOOR in this article.
- Remove the bolt and the safety belt buckle assembly.
- To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
- To install reverse the removal procedure.
- Check the active restraint system for correct operation. For additional information, refer to SAFETY BELT SYSTEM in this article.
All seats
LH buckle
RH and center buckle
All seats
NOTE:
Make sure the safety belt buckle is correctly positioned on the locator dowel.