Safety Belt Buckle - Front

SAFETY BELT BUCKLE - FRONT







Removal and Installation

WARNING: All safety belt assemblies (including retractors, belt tension sensor (BTS) if equipped, buckles, shoulder belt height adjusters [if equipped], child safety seat tether attachments and attaching hardware) should be inspected after every collision. All new belt assemblies should be installed unless a qualified technician finds the assemblies show no damage and operate correctly. Belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and new assemblies installed if either damage or incorrect operation is noted. Failure to follow these instructions could increase the risk of injury in collisions.

NOTE:
- If a seat equipped with a supplemental restraint system (SRS) component is being serviced, the SRS must be depowered.
- The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the RCM fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a SRS fault.
- The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.
- Repair is made by installing a new part only. If the new part does not correct the condition, install the original part and carry out the diagnostic procedure again.
- Seat cushion removed for clarity.

All seats
1. Remove the affected seat and depower the SRS.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Release the retainer on the side of the seat cushion cover to remove the wire for the safety belt buckle switch.

3. Remove the bolt.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

4. Remove the safety belt buckle through the opening in the seat cushion cover.

5. NOTE: The anti-rotation tab must be correctly aligned for correct installation.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Make sure that the safety belt buckle is routed through the seat cushion cover.

6. Install the affected seat and repower the SRS. If the passenger seat has been serviced, do not prove out the SRS at this time.

Passenger seat
7. Carry out the Zero Seat Weight Test and prove out the SRS. Zero Seat Weight Test

All seats
8. Check the active restraint system for correct operation.