Front Seat Belt Replacement - Supplement

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations and the precautions and procedures before performing 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.
Front Seat Belt

1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.

1. Slide the front seat forward fully.

1. Pull the lower anchor cover (A) back, and remove the lower anchor bolt (B).

1. Remove the center pillar lower trim.

1. Remove the upper anchor cover (A), and remove the upper anchor bolt (B).

1. Disconnect the seat belt tensioner connector (A). Remove the upper retractor mounting bolt (B) and the lower retractor bolt (C), then remove the front seat belt (D) and retractor (E).

1. If necessary, remove the front seat belt protector (F).

1. Remove the center pillar upper trim.

1. Remove the shoulder anchor adjuster (A).

1. Install the seat belt in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
   - Apply liquid thread lock to the upper anchor bolt before reinstallation.
   - Check that the retractor locking mechanism functions.
   - Assemble the washers, collars, and bushings on the upper and lower anchor bolts as shown.
   - Before installing the anchor bolts, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the front seat belt.
   - Make sure the seat belt tensioner connector is plugged in properly.
   - Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
   - Reset the clock.
   - Perform the power window control unit reset procedure.

Upper anchor bolt construction
Lower anchor bolt construction