Seat Belt

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ) and the precautions and procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ) before doing repairs or service.

NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Take care not to bend or scratch the trim or the panels.
Check the seat belts for damage (see INSPECTION ), and replace them if necessary. Be careful not to damage them during removal and installation.
If replacing the seat belt after deployment, refer to Component Replacement/Inspection After Deployment (see COMPONENT REPLACEMENT/INSPECTION AFTER DEPLOYMENT ) for a complete list of other parts that must also be replaced.

Do the 12 volt battery terminal disconnection procedure (see 12 VOLT BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION ), then wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
Slide the seat forward fully.
Driver's seat belt: Remove the lower anchor bolt (A).

Fig 1: Lower Anchor Bolt With Torque Specifications
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Passenger's seat belt: Carefully insert the tip of a small screwdriver (A) through the hole in the back of the seat belt lower anchor cover (B), and into the hole in the seat belt lower anchor (C). Unlock the lower anchor by pushing in on the screwdriver. Remove the screwdriver, and then detach the seat belt anchor plate (D) and the anchor cover from the lower anchor.

Fig 2: Inserting Tip Of Small Screwdriver In Back Of Seat Belt Lower Anchor Cover
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Remove the rear side trim panel (see step 11 on TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - CARGO AREA ).
Remove the upper anchor bolt (A).

Fig 3: Upper Anchor Bolt With Torque Specifications
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Disconnect the seat belt tensioner connector (A).

Fig 4: Seat Belt Tensioner Connector, Retractor Mounting Bolt, Seat Belt And Retractor With Torque Specifications
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Remove the retractor mounting bolt (B) and the retractor bolt (C), then remove the seat belt (D) and the retractor (E).
Install the seat belt and the retractor in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Apply medium strength liquid thread lock to the upper anchor bolts before reinstallation.
- Tighten the bolts by hand first, then tighten to the specified torque.
- Check that the retractor locking mechanism functions (see RETRACTOR ).
- Assemble the washers, the collars, and the bearings on the upper anchor bolt, the lower anchor bolt and the retractor bolt as shown.
- Before installing the anchor bolts, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the seat belt.
- Make sure the seat belt tensioner connector is plugged in properly.
- Passenger's seat belt: Triangle marks (A) on the anchor plate (B) and on the lower anchor (C) must face the same side.
- Passenger's seat belt: Insert the hook on the anchor plate into the lower anchor, and be sure that the lower anchor is locked securely.
- Do the 12 volt battery terminal reconnection procedure (see 12 VOLT BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION ).
- Check for any DTCs that may have been set during repairs, and clear them.
Upper anchor bolt installation

Fig 5: Identifying Upper Anchor Bolt Installation
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Driver's seat belt lower anchor bolt installation

Fig 6: Identifying Driver's Seat Belt Lower Anchor Bolt Installation
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Passenger's seat belt lower anchor installation

Fig 7: Identifying Passenger's Seat Belt Lower Anchor Installation
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Retractor bolt installation

Fig 8: Identifying Retractor Bolt Installation
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