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 performing 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, then write down the frequencies for the preset buttons.
2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
3. Using a wrapped flat-tip screwdriver with protective tape, pry the lower anchor cap (A) out, and remove the lower anchor bolt (B).
4. Remove the rear door panel.
5. Remove the upper anchor cover (A), and remove the upper anchor bolt (B).
6. Disconnect the seat belt tensioner connector (A). Remove the upper retractor mounting bolt (B) and the lower retractor bolt (C), then remove the front seat belt (D) and retractor (E).
7. If necessary, remove the seat belt protector (F).
8. Remove the rear door trim.
9. Remove the shoulder anchor adjuster (A).
10. Install the seat belt 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.
- Assemble the washers, collar, and bushing on the upper and lower anchor bolts as shown.
- If the seat belt tensioner has been deployed, replace the front seat belt protector with a new one.
- Before installing the anchor bolts, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the 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, then enter the customer's radio station presets.
- Reset the clock.
- Do the ECM/PCM idle learn procedure.
- Do the power window control unit reset procedure.