Front Seat Belt
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.
Front Seat Belt
1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio, 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. Remove the lower anchor cap (A), and remove the lower anchor bolt (B).
5. Remove the rear side trim panel.
6. Remove the upper anchor cover (A), and remove the upper anchor bolt (B).
7. Disconnect the SRS seat belt tensioner connector (A). Remove the retractor mounting self-tapping ET screw (B) and the 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:
- If the threads on the retractor mounting self-tapping ET screw are worn out, use an oversized self-tapping ET screw (P/N 90133-SZ4-003) made specifically for this application.
- Check that the retractor locking mechanism functions.
- Follow the Anchor Bolt Installation diagrams carefully when assembling the washers, collars, and bushings of the upper and lower anchor bolts.
- If the seat belt tensioner has been deployed, replace the front seat belt protector with a new one.
- Apply liquid thread lock to the anchor bolts before reinstallation.
- Tighten the bolts by hand first, then tighten to specification with a torque wrench.
- Before installing the anchor bolts, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the seat belt.
- Make sure the seat belt tensioner connector is plugged in properly.
- Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
- Do the ECM/PCM idle learn procedure.
- Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter the customer's radio station presets.
- Reset the clock.
Seat Belt Buckle
1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio, 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. Remove the front seat.
4. Detach the seat belt switch connector clip (A), seat belt buckle tensioner connector clip (B), and harness clip (C).
5. Remove the center anchor bolt (A), and remove the seat belt buckle (B).
6. Pull the seat belt switch/tensioner harness (C) out through the hole in the seat track.
7. Install the buckle in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Follow the Center Anchor Bolt Installation diagram carefully when assembling the collar and washers of the center anchor bolt
- Apply liquid thread lock to the center anchor bolt before reinstallation.
- Tighten the bolt by hand first, then tighten to specification with a torque wrench.
- Apply liquid thread lock to the seat mounting bolts before reinstallation
- Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
- Do the ECM/PCM idle learn procedure.
- Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter the customer's radio station presets.
- Reset the clock.