Front Seat Belt Replacement (2-Door)

Front Seat Belt Replacement

Front Seat Belt - 2-door

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations SRS Component Location Index (2-Door) and the precautions and procedures Technician Safety Information before doing repairs or service.

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

1. Slide the front seat forward fully.

2. Remove the seat belt lower anchor.
- Driver's seat belt: Remove the lower anchor cap (A), and remove the lower anchor bolt (B).

- Passenger's seat belt: Carefully insert the tip of a small screwdriver (C) through the hole in the back of the front seat belt lower anchor cover (D), and into the hole in the front seat belt lower anchor (E). Unlock the lower anchor by pushing in on the screwdriver. Remove the screwdriver, and then detach the front seat belt anchor plate (F) and the anchor cover from the lower anchor.

3. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure, Procedures then wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.

4. Remove these items:
- Door sill trim Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Door Sill Area (2-Door)

- Rear side trim panel Service and Repair

Driver's seat belt





Passenger's seat belt





5. Remove the bolts (A), then remove the seat belt guide (B).






6. Remove the upper anchor bolt (A).






7. Disconnect the seat belt tensioner connector (A). Remove the upper retractor mounting bolt (B) and the lower retractor bolt (C), then remove the front seat belt (D) and retractor (E).






8. Install the belt in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Apply medium strength liquid thread lock to the anchor bolts before reinstallation.

- Tighten the bolts by hand first, then tighten to the specified torque.

- Check that the retractor locking mechanism functions. Testing and Inspection

- Assemble the washers, collars, and bushings on the upper and lower anchor bolts as shown.

- 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.

- Passenger's seat belt: Triangle marks (A) on the anchor plate (B) and on the lower anchor (C) must face the same side.

- Passenger's seat belt: Insert the hook on the anchor plate into the lower anchor, and be sure that the lower anchor is locked securely.

- Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure. Procedures

- Check for any DTCs that may have been set during repairs, and clear them.

Upper anchor bolt installation





Lower anchor bolt installation





Front seat belt lower anchor installation