Seat Belt Buckle: Service and Repair
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
Seat Belt Buckle
1. Remove the front seat.
2. Remove the screws (A), then remove the center cover(B).
NOTE: Driver's 8-way power seat and driver's manual height adjustable seat are shown Passenger's manual seat is symmetrical to the driver's manual height adjustable seat.
3. Disconnect the seat belt switch connector (A) (8-way power seat) Detach the seat belt switch connector, harness clips (B), and wire tie (C).
NOTE: Driver's 8-way power seat and driver's manual height adjustable seat are shown Passenger's manual seat is symmetrical to the driver's manual height adjustable seat.
4. Remove the center anchor bolt (A), then remove the seat belt buckle (B) from the inner seat track.
5. Remove the seat belt switch harness (A):
- Manual seat with height: Adjust the seat cushion to its maximum height, and remove the harness.
- 8-way power seat and manual seat without height: Remove the seat cushion mounting bolts (B) from the seat linkage (C), then lift the seat cushion halfway from the seat linkage, and remove the harness.
6. Install the buckle in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Apply liquid thread lock to the anchor bolt before reinstallation.
- Assemble the washers and collar on the center anchor bolt as shown.
- Move the seat up and down to make sure the buckle harness is not pinched.