Front Seat Belt

Before servicing or replacing lap and shoulder belts, including single loop seat belt systems, refer to the following precautions:

- Clean the seat belt webbing with a mild soap and water solution only. using a soft brush or cloth.
- Do not bleach or dye the seat belt webbing.
- Keep sharp edges and other damaging objects away from the seat belts.
- Replace any seat belts which are cut or damaged in any way.
- Do not bend or damage any portion of the seat belt buckle or the latch plate.
- Use only the correct seat belt anchor bolts and tighten them to the correct torque value.
- Start the anchor bolts by hand to ensure that they are not cross-threaded.
- Seat belts and retractors must be serviced as a set with service replacement parts only. Do not attempt to make repairs to the individual components.
- Verify that the replacement part number is correct for the vehicle at that seating position. Do not substitute a seat belt from a different seating position.
- Replace any seat belts which have a visible CAUTION label instructing replacement.

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the bolt that retains the lower seat bell anchor plate to the vehicle.





2. Carefully pry open the upper seat belt anchor plate cover with a flat-bladed tool.





3. Remove the bolt that retains the upper seat belt anchor plate to the vehicle.





4. Use a flat-bladed tool to carefully remove the seat belt opening trim cover.
5. Remove the body side trim panel.
6. Guide the seat belt through the opening in the body side trim cover.





7. Remove the bolt that retains the seat belt retractor assembly to the vehicle.
8. Remove the seat belt retractor assembly from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the seat belt retractor assembly to the vehicle.
2. Install the bolt that retains the seat belt retractor assembly to the vehicle.
Tighten the seat belt retractor assembly bolt to 70 N.m (52 lb ft).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Precautions. [1][2]Fasteners





3. Guide the seat belt through the opening in the body side trim cover.
4. Install the body side trim panel.
5. Install the seat belt opening trim cover.





6. Install the upper seat belt anchor plate and bolt to the vehicle.
Tighten the upper seat belt anchor plate bolt to 70 N.m (52 lb ft).

7. Close the upper seat belt anchor plate cover.





8. Install the lower seat belt anchor plate and bolt to the vehicle.
Tighten the lower seat belt anchor plate bolt to 70 N.m (52 lb ft).