Replacing rear seat belt buckles

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Fig 1: Rear Seat Belt Buckle With Torque Specifications

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Fold the seat forward
Remove the mounting screws. Remove the seat belt buckle.

NOTE:

The mounting for the center belt is secured with a washer under the support on the left striker plate.

Install in reverse order.

Clean the mounting
Apply locking fluid to the screws
Tighten the screw. Tighten to 48 Nm .