Safety Belt Buckle - Rear

SAFETY BELT BUCKLE - REAR







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.

All seats
1. Lift the rear seat cushion.

LH buckle
2. The LH safety belt buckle is a part of the rear center safety belt retractor assembly.

RH and center buckle
3. Remove the bolt and the safety belt buckle assembly.
- To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).

All seats

4. NOTE: Make sure the safety belt buckle is correctly positioned on the locator dowel.

To install reverse the removal procedure.

5. Check the active restraint system for correct operation.