Restraint Systems: Seat Belt Buckle Service and Repair
Seat Belt Buckle: Service and Repair
Rear Safety Belt Assembly
Seat Belt Bolt Bit T77L-2100-A or equivalent, should be used for safety belt removal and installation.
Removal
1. Remove rear seat back and cushion.
2. Remove the angel wing trim and package tray trim.
3. Remove buckle end anchor plate nuts and remove buckle end belts.
4. Remove retaining bolt to both rear seat retractors. Remove retractors.
NOTE: When only the outboard or center safety belt assembly is replaced, the brass ring holding one anchor plate of the center safety belt
assembly and the buckle end anchor anchor of the outboard safety belt must be pried open and discarded in order to slide belt anchor plate out of
assembly.
Installation
1. Reverse removal procedure, being sure to position belts and retractor as shown.
2. Tighten all retaining nuts to 30-40 N.m (23-29 lb-ft). Cycle system to ensure proper operation of retractor. Ensure safety belt is not twisted.
