Front Seat Belt

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. Slide the front seat forward fully.
2. Remove the rear seat cushion.
3. Remove these items.
- Front side trim.
- Rear side trim.
- Center pillar lower trim panel.

Front Seat Belt - Sedan:

4. Remove the upper anchor cover (A), and pull the lower anchor cover (B) back.

Front Seat Belt - Sedan:

5. Remove the upper anchor bolt (A) and lower anchor bolt (B), the retractor mounting ET screw (C), the retractor bolt (D), and remove the front seat belt (E) and retractor (F).
6. Remove the front and rear door trim as necessary.
7. Remove the center pillar upper trim.

Front Seat Belt - Sedan:

8. Remove the shoulder anchor adjuster (A).

Upper Anchor Bolt - Sedan:

Lower Anchor Bolt - Sedan:

Retractor Bolt - Sedan:

9. Install in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Apply liquid thread lock to the upper anchor bolt before reinstallation.
- If the threads on the retractor mounting ET screw are worn out, use an oversized ET screw made specifically for this application.
- Check that the retractor locking mechanism functions as described.
- Assemble the washers, collar and bushing on the upper and lower anchor bolts as shown.
- Before installing the anchor bolts, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the front seat belt.