Forester F4-2.5L SOHC (2004)
10)
Remove the inner seatbelt buckle bolt (14 mm Hex).
11)
To facilitate the following steps, raise seat cushion to its highest position.
12)
Untwist the wiring ties under the seat.
13)
Disconnect the white seatbelt wiring connector lock tab from the metal retaining plate.
14)
Disconnect the white seatbelt wiring connector.
15)
Remove the seatbelt buckle.
16)
Install the new seatbelt buckle in reverse order.
Be sure to torque seatbelt buckle bolt to proper specification, 30 N-m (3.1 kgf-m, 22 ftlb).
Passenger Side Seatbelt Buckle Replacement
1)
Remove the inner seatbelt buckle bolt (14 mm Hex).
2)
Remove the seatbelt buckle.
3)
Install the new seatbelt buckle in reverse order.
Be sure to torque the seatbelt buckle bolt to the proper specification, 30 N-m (3.1 kgf-m, 22 ft.lb).
Reassemble the center console assembly and ensure the proper function of the seatbelt warning light, the cigarette lighter, the seat heaters (if applicable)
and the shift lock mechanism.
