Safety Belt Buckle - Front

SAFETY BELT BUCKLE - FRONT







Removal and Installation

WARNING: After any crash, all of the following safety belt assemblies and attaching hardware must be inspected by an authorized dealer to verify correct function:
- Retractors
- Buckles
- Belt tension sensor (BTS) (if equipped)
- Front safety belt buckle support assemblies (slide bar) (if equipped)
- Safety belt shoulder belt height adjusters (if equipped)
- Child safety seat tether bracket assemblies
- Automatic locking retractor (ALR) feature for child safety seats (passenger seating positions only)

If any safety belt assembly is damaged, does not operate correctly or does not pass all of the Functional Tests in the Diagnosis and Testing portion, a new safety belt assembly must be installed. If any safety belt assembly attaching areas are damaged or distorted, the sheet metal must be restored to its original structural integrity and new safety belt assembly and attaching hardware must be installed. Failure to install new safety belt assemblies and attaching hardware may increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

After any crash that results in deployment of the driver and/or front outboard passenger safety belt pretensioners, new driver and/or front outboard passenger safety belt systems (including retractors, buckles and height adjusters) must be installed. Failure to install new safety belt systems increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

NOTE:
- The air bag warning indicator illuminates when the restraints control module (RCM) fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a supplemental restraint system (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 Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) System Zero Seat Weight Test and prove out the SRS. Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) System Zero Seat Weight Test

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