Rear Seat

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION: To help avoid personal injury from unrepaired crash damage to a restraint system:
^ Replace each seat belt system worn during a crash unless the crash was minor.
^ Perform the seat belt check for each seat belt system. Replace the seat belt system if there is any doubt about the condition of system components.

NOTE: To prevent possible seat belt damage, refer to the following items before servicing or replacing lap and shoulder belts, including single loop belt Systems:
^ Lap and shoulder belts will be serviced as follows:
- Replace only the part in question.
- Do not intermix standard and deluxe belts on front or rear seats.
- All attachment hardware must be replaced, not reused.
^ Keep sharp edges and damaging objects away from belts.
^ Avoid bending or damaging any portion of the belt buckle or latch plate.
^ Do not bleach or dye belt or strap webbing. Clean with a mild soap solution and water.
^ When installing lap or shoulder belt anchor bolts, start the bolts by hand to ensure that the bolts are threaded straight
^ Do not attempt repairs on lap or shoulder belt retractor mechanisms to lap belt retractor covers. Replace defective assemblies with new service replacement parts.
^ Do not attempt to remove the seat belt retractor cover. The cover and the long rivet securing the cover to the retractor are not available as service replacement parts.




1. Remove the rear seat assembly.
2. Remove the lower seat belt anchor plate from the rear seat bolt.




3. Remove the upper seat belt anchor bolt cover.




4. Remove the bolt that retains the upper seat belt anchor plate.
5. Remove the body side trim panel
6. Guide the seat belt through the opening in the body side trim panel.




7. Remove the bolt that retains the seat belt retractor assembly to the vehicle.
8. Remove the seat belt retractor assembly from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the seat belt retractor assembly to the vehicle.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the bolt that retains the rear seat belt retractor assembly to the vehicle.

Tighten
Tighten the seat belt retractor assembly bolt to 70 N.m (52 lb ft).

3. Guide the seat belt through the opening in the body side trim panel.
4. Install the body side trim panel.




5. Install the upper seat belt anchor plate and bolt to the vehicle.

Tighten
Tighten the upper seat belt anchor plate bolt to 70 N.m (52 lb ft).




6. Install the upper seat belt anchor bolt cover.




7. Install the lower seat belt anchor plate to the rear seat bolt.
8. Install the rear seat assembly.