Front Seat Belt
Front Seat Belt ReplacementSRS components are located in this area Review the SRS component locations
and the precautions and procedures in the SRS section before preforming repairs or service.
NOTE: Check the front seat belts for damage, and replace them 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 and the navigation system, then write down the frequencies for the preset buttons.
2. Slide the front seat forward fully.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable, and wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
4. Pull the lower anchor cover (A) up, and remove the lower anchor bolt (B).
5. Remove the B-pillar lower trim panel.
6. Remove the upper anchor cover (A), and remove the upper anchor bolt (B).
7. Release the seat belt tensioner connector (A) from the connector holder (B), and disconnect it. Remove the retractor mounting ET screw (C), and remove the front seat belt (D) and retractor (E).
8. If necessary, remove the front seat belt protector (F).
9. Install the front seat belt and retractor in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Apply liquid thread lock to the anchor bolt before reinstallation.
- Check that the retractor locking mechanism functions.
- Assemble the washers, collars, and bushing on the upper and lower anchor bolts as shown.
- If the seat belt tensioner has activated, replace the front seat belt protector with new one.
- Before installing the anchor bolts, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the front seat belt.
- Make sure the seat belt tensioner connector is plugged in properly.
- Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
- Enter the anti-theft code for the radio and for the navigation system, then enter the customer's radio station presets.
- Reset the clock.
- Do the PCM idle learn procedure, and the power window control unit reset procedure.