Seat Belt: Service and Repair

Seat Belt Replacement

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations,'00-05 models, '06-07 models and the precautions and procedures before doing repairs or service.

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

Seat Belt

1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the audio system then write down the audio presets.
2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
3. Remove these items:
- Seat,'00-05 models, '06-07 models
- Rear side trim
- Spare tire cover and spare tire
- Rear tray/roll bar and upper trim assembly




4. Remove the seat belt and retractor in numbered sequence.
5. Install the belt in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- 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.
- Apply liquid thread lock to the anchor bolts before reinstallation.
- 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.
- Apply liquid thread lock to the seat mounting bolts before reinstallation.
- Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
- Enter the anti-theft code for the audio system, then enter the audio presets.
- Reset the clock.
- '00-05 models: Do the ECM idle learn procedure.

Seat Belt Buckle

1. Remove the seat,'00-05 models,'06-07 models.

NOTE: To get to the seat belt switch connector, lift the seat cushion away from the inner seat track.

2. Remove the seat belt buckle in the numbered sequence.







3. Install the buckle in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Follow the Center Anchor Bolt Installation diagram carefully when assembling the washers and collar on the center anchor bolt.
- Apply liquid thread lock to the center anchor bolt before reinstallation.
- Apply liquid thread lock to the seat mounting bolts before reinstallation.







Anchor Bolt Installation