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Third Row

Third Row Seat Belt Replacement

NOTE: Check the third row seat belts for damage, and replace them if necessary. Be careful not to damage them during removal and installation.

Third Row Seat Belt




1. Remove the upper anchor cap (A) and the upper anchor bolt (B).
2. Remove the D-pillar trim.
3. Remove the rear side trim panel.




4. Remove the bolts (A), and remove the seat belt guide (B).




5. Remove the retractor bolts (A), then remove the third row seat belt (B) and retractor (C).




6. Install the third row 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 anchor bolt as shown.
- Before installing the anchor bolts, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the third row seat belt.

Center Third Row Seat Belt

1. Remove the headliner.




2. Remove the bolts (A) and screw (B), then remove the third row seat belt cover bracket (C).




3. Remove the upper anchor bolts (A), support bracket bolt (B), and the retractor bolts (C), then remove the upper anchor (D), center seat belt (E), and retractor (F).
4. Install the center seat belt and retractor in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Apply liquid thread lock to the anchor bolts before reinstallation.
- Check that the retractor locking mechanism functions.
- Before installing the upper anchor bolt, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the center seat belt.

Seat Belt Buckle/Center Seat Belt Detachable Anchor

1. Fold the left third row seat down.
2. Remove the cargo floor lid.




3. From the gap between the third seat-back and cargo floor bin, remove the center anchor bolts (A).




4. Release the hooks (A), then remove the seat belt buckle pocket (B).
5. Remove the left third row seat belt buckle (C) and center third row seat belt detachable anchor (D) from the seat cushion.
6. Install the buckle and detachable anchor in the reverse order of removal.

Seat Belt Buckle/Seat Belt Detachable Anchor

NOTE: The seat belt buckle is shown, and the seat belt detachable anchor is similar.

1. Remove the third row seat.




2. Remove the screw (A), and release the hook (B), then remove the bracket cover (C).




3. Remove the center anchor bolt (A), then remove the seat belt buckle (B).




4. Install the buckle in the reverse order of removal. Assemble the washers, spring, bushing, bracket, and collar on the center anchor bolt as shown.