Front Seat Belt Replacement

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures before performing repairs or service.

CAUTION: Check the front seat belts for damage, and replace then if necessary. Be careful not to damage them during removal and installation.

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 battery cable, and wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
3. Slide the front seat forward fully.
4. Remove:
- Front and rear side trim.
- Front and rear door trim.




5. Remove the lower anchor cap, then remove the lower anchor bolt.
6. Remove the center pillar trim.
7. Disconnect the seat belt tension reducer connector and seat belt tensioner connector.

WARNING: To avoid accidental deployment and possible injury, always disconnect the seat belt tensioner connector before removing the retractor.

8. Remove the upper anchor bolt and retractor bolt, remove the retractor mounting bolt, then remove the front seat belt and retractor.




9. Remove the shoulder anchor adjuster.

Upper And Lower Anchor Bolt Construction / Retractor Bolt Construction:

10. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.

NOTE:
- Check that the retractor locking mechanism functions.
- Make sure you assemble the washers and collars 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.
- Make sure the seat belt tension reducer connector and seat belt tensioner connector are connected securely.
- Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter the customer's radio station presets.

Seat belt buckle:

1. Remove the front seat.
2. Remove the center cover.

Driver's Seat/Passenger's Seat:

3. Remove the seat belt switch harness from the seat cushion.




4. Remove the center anchor bolt, then remove the seat belt buckle.
5. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.

NOTE:
- Make sure you assemble the washers on the center anchor bolt as shown.
- Make sure the seat belt switch harness is fastened properly.