Front Seat Belt Replacement
Front Seat Belt ReplacementSRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations, and the precautions and procedures before performing repairs or service.
NOTE: Check the front seat belts for damage, and replace them if necessary. Be careful not to damage them during removal and installation.
Front Seat Belt
1. Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the radio and the navigation system, then write down the frequencies for the preset buttons.
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).
5. Remove the B-pillar lower trim.
6. Remove the upper anchor cover (A), and remove the upper anchor bolt (B).
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).
8. If necessary, remove the front seat belt protector (F).
9. Remove the B-pillar upper trim.
10. Remove the shoulder anchor adjuster (A).
11. Install the seat belt in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Apply liquid thread lock to the anchor bolts before reinstallation.
- Check that the retractor locking mechanism functions.
- Assemble the washers, collar and bushing 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 code for the radio and the navigation system, then enter the customer's radio station presets.
- Reset the clock.