Center Second Row Seat Belt

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NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Take care not to tear or damage the seat covers.

Detach the clips, and remove the seat belt cover (A).

Fig 1: Identifying Seat Belt Cover
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Remove the headliner (see HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Remove the upper anchor mounting bolt (A) and the upper anchor bolts (B), then remove the upper anchor (C).

Fig 2: Upper Anchor And Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications
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Remove the retractor mounting bolt (A) and the retractor bolt (B), then remove the retractor (C).

Fig 3: Retractor And Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications
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Install the center second row seat belt and retractor in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
- Apply medium strength liquid thread lock to the anchor bolts before reinstallation.
- Check that the retractor locking mechanism functions (see Third Row Seat Belt Replacement ).
- Before installing the upper anchor bolt, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the seat belt.