Front (quick Connect)

SEAT BELT BUCKLE REPLACEMENT - FRONT (QUICK CONNECT)

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Using a small flat-bladed tool, depress the button on the seat buckle quick disconnect while pulling up on the shoulder belt to disengage the shoulder belt from the front seat.
2. Remove the front seat from the vehicle.




3. On the driver side, using a 90-degree pair of pliers, pull firmly on the recliner and riser handle cover to remove the handle cover.




4. On the passenger side, remove the recliner side cover fastener and remove the cover.




5. Remove the side trim fasteners and remove the side trim.




6. Remove the fastener and remove the shoulder belt quick disconnect.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the shoulder belt quick disconnect.

Tighten the fasteners to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

IMPORTANT: Apply Permatex(R) 24200 on all restraint fasteners prior to installation.




2. Install the side trim with the fasteners.

Tighten the fasteners to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).




3. On the passenger side, install the recliner side cover with the fasteners.

Tighten the fasteners to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).




4. On the driver side, install the recliner and seat riser covers by firmly pushing on the handle cover.
5. Install the front seat to the vehicle.
6. Install the shoulder belt into the shoulder belt quick disconnect.

IMPORTANT: Verify that the shoulder belt is not twisted.