Service Procedure

1. Inspect the backside of all three rear safety belt buckles as shown in the illustration for the suspect date codes. (It is possible to have different date codes on each rear safety belt buckle. Therefore inspect all buckles individually)

^ If the date code on any rear safety belt buckle is one of the following, replace the buckle. Continue with step 2 of this procedure.

^ 151001

^ 153002

^ 154001

^ 154002

^ 155001

^ 155002

^ If no suspect dates are found, no repairs are necessary.





Important
Sedan shown, wagon similar.

2. Pull the rear seat cushion retainer straps while lifting up on the rear seat cushion to disengage the rear seat cushion from the floor.





3. Remove the suspect rear safety belt buckle assembly from the vehicle.

4. Obtain the necessary replacement rear safety belt buckle(s). Refer to "Parts Information" in this bulletin.





Notice
Do NOT apply additional Threadlocker to the safety belt buckle attachment fastener. The new fastener comes with Threadlocker already applied.

5. Position the replacement rear safety belt buckle assembly into the vehicle with the locating tab facing downward in the positioning slot. Install the fastener.

Tighten

Tighten the safety belt buckle assembly fastener to 35 Nm (26 lb ft).

6. Position the rear seat.

7. Route the rear safety belt buckles through the seat cushion openings.

8. Snap the rear seat cushion into the attaching retainers.

9. Lift up on the seat cushion to ensure proper installation.

10. Verify proper operation of the rear safety belt buckles by latching and unlatching each shoulder belt and lap belt.

Important
Do NOT cover any existing underhood labels when affixing the Campaign Completion Label.

11. Affix the Campaign Completion Label on a clean and dry surface of the radiator core 5uppOrt, in an area clearly visible when the hood is raised. Refer to Campaign Completion Label in this bulletin.