Safety Belt Buckle - Front

SAFETY BELT BUCKLE - FRONT







Removal and Installation

WARNING:
- All safety belt assemblies (including retractors, belt tension sensor [BTS] if equipped, buckles, shoulder belt height adjusters [if equipped] child safety seat tether attachments and attaching hardware) should be inspected after any collision. All new belt assemblies should be installed unless a qualified technician finds the assemblies show no damage and operate correctly. Belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and new assemblies installed if either damage or incorrect operation is noted. Failure to follow these instructions could increase the risk of injury in collisions.
- To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not use any memory saver devices.

NOTE:
- If a seat equipped with a supplemental restraint system (SRS) component is being serviced, the SRS must be depowered.
- The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the RCM fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.
- The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.

All seats
1. Depower the supplemental restraint system (SRS).







2. CAUTION: Note the position and routing of the wiring harness to aid assembly. An incorrectly routed harness may lead to the wires becoming damaged on the seat mechanism.

Disconnect the safety belt buckle switch electrical connector.

Passenger seat
3. Disconnect the belt tension sensor (BTS) electrical connector.

All seats
4. Remove the affected seat.
5. Remove the bolt and the safety belt buckle.
- To install, tighten to 53 Nm (39 lb-ft).

6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
7. Repower the supplemental restraint system (SRS).
8. Check the active restraint system for correct operation.