Commander 4WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2006)
Seat Belt Buckle: Service and Repair
Third Row
THIRD ROW
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, 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 INOPERATIVE 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 FAULTY SEAT BELT AND CHILD RESTRAINT COMPONENTS WITH THE
CORRECT, NEW AND UNUSED REPLACEMENT PARTS LISTED IN THE DAIMLERCHRYSLER MOPART PARTS CATALOG.
REMOVAL
1. Remove the third row seat assembly from the vehicle.
2. Place the third row seat assembly on a suitable work surface with the seats facing down. Be certain to take the proper precautions to prevent the
seats from receiving cosmetic damage during the following procedures.
3. From the underside of the third row seat support bracket (5), use a chisel or an appropriately sized drill to remove the metal grommet (1) that
secures the anchor plate (4) for the third row buckles (3) to the support bracket.
NOTE: The metal grommet is used as an assembly aid during the production process and does not require replacement following service removal
or replacement of the third row seat belt buckles.
4. Remove the third row buckles and anchor plate from the seat support bracket as a unit.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: The metal grommet (1) is used as an assembly aid during the production process and does not require replacement following service removal or
replacement of the third row seat belt buckles.
