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 Service and Repair before doing repairs or service.

NOTE:

- If replacing the front seat belts after deployment, refer to Component Replacement/Inspection After Deployment Service and Repair for a complete list of other parts that must also be replaced.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not to tear or damage the seat covers.
- Check the front seat belts for damage Testing and Inspection, and replace them if necessary. Be careful not to damage them during removal and installation.
- The driver's seat is shown; the passenger's seat is similar.

1. Slide the front seat forward fully.

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






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





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

5. Remove these items:

- Door sill trim Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Door Areas (2-door)
- Rear side trim panel Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Rear Side Area (2-Door)

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






7. Remove the upper anchor bolt (A).






8. 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 assembly (D).






9. Install the seat belt in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

- Check that the retractor locking mechanism functions Testing and Inspection.
- Assemble the washers, the collars, and the bushings on the upper and lower anchor bolts as shown.
- Apply medium strength liquid thread lock to the upper anchor bolt before reinstallation.
- Tighten the bolts by hand first, then tighten to the specified torque.
- 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.
- 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 make sure the lower anchor is locked securely (passenger's seat belt).
- Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure.

Upper anchor bolt installation





Lower anchor bolt installation





Front seat belt lower anchor installation






Front Seat Belt Buckle - 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 Service and Repair before doing repairs or service.

NOTE:

- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not to tear or damage the seat covers.

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

2. Remove the front seat Front Seat Removal/Installation.

3. Lift up the front seat, then detach the seat belt buckle switch connector (A) and the harness clip (B).

Driver's seat (10-way power seat without DPMS)





Driver's seat (10-way power seat with DPMS)





Driver's seat (manual height adjustable seat)





Passenger's seat





4. Remove the center anchor bolt (A), and detach the harness clip(s) (B), then remove the seat belt buckle (C).

Driver's seat (10-way power seat)





Driver's seat (manual height adjustable seat)





Passenger's seat





5. Passenger's seat: Release the hook strip (D), and pull back the seat cushion cover.

6. Pull out the seat belt buckle switch harness (E) through the space between the seat cushion and the seat track (driver's seat) or through the hole in the seat track (passenger's seat).

7. Install the buckle in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

- Assemble the washers and the collar on the center anchor bolt as shown.
- Apply medium strength liquid thread lock to the center anchor bolt before reinstallation.
- Tighten the bolt by hand first, then tighten to the specified torque.
- Make sure the seat belt buckle switch connector is plugged in properly.
- Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure.

Center anchor bolt installation






Passenger's Seat Belt Lower Anchor - 2-door

NOTE:

- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not to tear or damage the seat covers.

1. Remove the door sill trim Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Door Areas (2-door).

2. Detach the front passenger's seat belt anchor plate and the anchor cover from the lower anchor Front Seat Removal/Installation.

3. Remove the lower anchor bolt (A), then remove the lower anchor (B).






4. Install the lower anchor in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

- Assemble the washers, the collars, and the bushing on the lower anchor bolt as shown.
- Apply medium strength liquid thread lock to the lower anchor bolt before reinstallation.

Lower anchor bolt installation