Durango 2WD V8-5.7L Hybrid (2009)
1. Position the third row seat belt buckle and anchor bracket unit (1) to the rear floor panel. Be certain the anti-rotation tab on the anchor bracket is
engaged in the clearance hole (2) in the floor.
2. Install and tighten the screw (3) that secures the anchor bracket to the floor. Tighten the screw to 43 Nm (32 ft. lbs.).
3. Restore the third row seat cushion to its seating position.
Third Row Split Bench Seat
THIRD ROW SPLIT BENCH SEAT
WARNING: To avoid serious or fatal injury during and following any seat belt or child restraint anchor service, carefully inspect all seat belts,
buckles, mounting hardware, retractors, tether straps, and anchors for proper installation, operation, or damage. Replace any belt
that is cut, frayed, or torn. Straighten any belt that is twisted. Tighten any loose fasteners. Replace any belt that has a damaged or
ineffective buckle or retractor. Replace any belt that has a bent or damaged latch plate or anchor plate. Replace any child
restraint anchor or the unit to which the anchor is integral that has been bent or damaged. Never attempt to repair a seat belt or
child restraint component. Always replace damaged or ineffective seat belt and child restraint components with the correct, new
and unused replacement parts listed in the Chrysler Mopar (R) Parts Catalog. Failure to follow these instructions may result in
possible serious or fatal injury.
NOTE: The blind rivets that secure the buckle anchor brackets (4 and 6) to the seat cushion frame are used as an assembly aid during the
manufacturing process and, once removed, they do not require reinstallation.
1. If the third row seat (3) was removed from the vehicle for blind rivet removal, reinstall the seat to the rear floor panel (5), but do not reinstall the
two front pivot screws for the left seat cushion.See: Body and Frame/Seats/Service and Repair/Seat, Front/Seat - Installation.
2. The left seat cushion must be folded up against the left seat back for access to the two buckle anchor bracket (4 or 6) locations at the back of the
seat cushion frame.
3. Position the buckle anchor bracket (4 or 6) to the back of the seat cushion frame.
4. Install and tighten the screw (1) that secures the buckle anchor bracket to the rear floor panel. Tighten the screw to 49 Nm (36 ft. lbs.).
5. Reinstall the plastic plug (2) onto the buckle anchor bracket.
6. Fold the left seat cushion down.
