For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement in Seats.
- Remove the rear seat center belt anchor bolt.
- Disengage the center belt escutcheon from the rear shelf panel.
- Flip the rear seat center belt up on the rear shelf panel in order to expose the retractor anchor bolt.
- Remove the rear seat center belt retractor anchor bolt.
- Lower the rear compartment trim panel in order to access the rear seat center belt retractor. Refer to Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement in Body Rear End.
- Remove the rear seat center belt through the rear compartment.
Installation Procedure
- From the rear compartment, guide the rear seat center belt anchor plate and belt through the opening in the rear shelf panel.
- Install the rear seat center retractor on to the cross car beam. Ensure that the retainer tab engages the notch in the beam.
- From inside the vehicle, install the rear seat center shoulder retractor bolt.
- Install the rear seat center belt escutcheon to the rear shelf opening.
- Install the rear seat center belt lower bolt. Ensure the belt anchor is facing forward.
- Ensure the seat belt buckles are stowed in the seat back pockets and install the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement in Seats.
- Install the rear compartment trim panel. Refer to Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement in Body Rear End.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Tighten
Tighten the rear seat center shoulder retractor bolt to 30 N·m
(22 lb ft).
Important: Ensure that the bolt threads and bolt hole are free of any sealer patch material, and ensure that the belt is not twisted.
Tighten
Tighten the rear seat center belt bolt to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).
