Front Seat Belt Replacement

Front Seat Belt Replacement

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations, and the precautions and procedures before doing repairs or service.

NOTE: Check the front seat belts for damage, and replace them if necessary.

Front Seat Belt

1. Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the audio system and the navigation systems.
2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
3. Slide the front seat forward fully, and remove the anchor cover (A).






4. Remove the lower anchor bolt (A).






5. Remove the B-pillar lower trim.
6. Remove the B-pillar upper trim and slider.
7. Remove the upper anchor bolt (A).






8. Disconnect the seat belt tensioner connector (A), seat belt tensioner reducer connector (B), and seat belt motor connector (C) (some models). Remove the upper retractor mounting bolt (D) and the lower retractor bolt (E), then remove the front seat belt (F) and retractor (G).






9. If necessary, remove the front seat belt protector (H).
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.
- Tighten the bolts by hand first, then tighten to specification with a torque wrench.
- Check that the retractor locking mechanism functions as described.
- Assemble the washer and bushing on the upper anchor bolt 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 seat belt.
- Make sure the seat belt tensioner and tension reducer connectors are properly plugged in.
- Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
- Check for any DTCs, and clear them using the HDS. If the DTCs will not clear, do the necessary troubleshooting.
- Enter the anti-theft codes for the audio system and the navigation systems.
- Reset the power window control unit.
- Do the steering column position memorization.






Seat Belt Buckle

1. Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the audio system and the navigation systems.
2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
3. Remove the front seat.
4. Release the hook (A) of the seat cushion cover, then detach the harness clip (B).






5. Disconnect the seat belt switch connector (A).






6. Remove the center anchor bolt (A), then remove the seat belt buckle (B).






7. Pull the seat belt switch harness (C) out through the space between the seat cushion and the seat linkage.
8. Install the buckle in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Assemble the washers on the center anchor bolt as shown.
- Apply liquid thread lock to the center anchor bolt before reinstallation.
- Apply liquid thread lock to the center anchor bolt before reinstallation.
- Tighten the bolts by hand first, then tighten to specification with a torque wrench.
- Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
- Enter the anti-theft codes for the audio system and the navigation systems.
- Reset the power window control unit.
- Do the steering column position memorization.