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Seat Belt Buckle and Latch Replacement - Rear RPO ZP5

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the rear bench seat from the vehicle. Refer to Rear Bench Seat Replacement in Seats.
  2. Remove the seat belt latch by removing the hog rings and lifting up on the cover to expose the nut. The complete seat cover does not have to be removed.
  3. Remove the seat belt latch nut.

  4. Object Number: 162202  Size: SH
  5. Remove the seat belt latch.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the seat belt latch.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 162202  Size: SH
  3. Install the seat belt latch nut.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the seat belt latch nut to 53 N·m (39 lb ft).

  5. Install the seat cover and rehog ring it back in place.
  6. Install the rear bench seat to the vehicle. Refer to Rear Bench Seat Replacement in Seats.

Seat Belt Buckle and Latch Replacement - Rear RPO ZP7

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 381841  Size: SH
  1. Remove the seat belt buckle latch bolt from the side of the riser.
  2. Remove the seat belt buckle latch. The seat does not have to be removed from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 381841  Size: SH
  1. Install the seat belt buckle latch to the side of the riser.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the seat belt buckle latch bolt.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the seat belt buckle latch bolt to the riser to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).

Seat Belt Buckle and Latch Replacement - Rear RPO ZP8

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the rear bench seat side cover screw to expose the seat belt latch bolt.

  2. Object Number: 381839  Size: SH
  3. Remove the rear bench seat side cover screw.
  4. Remove the seat belt latch nut.
  5. Remove the seat belt latch.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the seat belt latch.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 381839  Size: SH
  3. Install the seat belt latch nut.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the seat belt latch nut to 53 N·m (39 lb ft).

  5. Install the rear bench seat side cover and screw.