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Removal Procedure

Outboard seat belt is shown, Center seat belt is similar.


    Object Number: 1223442  Size: SH
  1. Remove the rear seat cushion and the rear seat back.
  2. Pry off the rear window shelf trim panel. Refer to Rear Window Shelf Trim Panel Replacement .
  3. Pry off the rear quarter lower trim panel. Refer to Quarter Lower Rear Trim Panel Replacement .

  4. Object Number: 1223388  Size: SH
  5. Remove the bolt (1) on the floor.
  6. Remove the spacer and the fiber washer (2).
  7. Remove the plastic protector on the seat belt anchor.
  8. Pry off the cargo area rear trim panel. Refer to Cargo Area Rear Trim Panel Replacement .

  9. Object Number: 1223423  Size: SH
  10. Open the bolt cap (1) using a flathead screwdriver.
  11. Remove the seat belt upper bolt (4) on the rear quarter upper trim panel.
  12. Remove the plastic washers (3), the spacers and the fiber washer (2).

  13. Object Number: 1223443  Size: SH
  14. Remove the seat belt retractor bolt (2).
  15. Remove the fiber washer (1).
  16. Remove the rear seat belt.

Installation Procedure

Outboard seat belt is shown, Center seat belt is similar.

    Caution: Refer to Seat Belt Replacement Caution in the Preface section.

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1223445  Size: SH
  1. Install the rear seat belt with the seat belt retractor bolt (2) and fiber washer (1).
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the seat belt retractor bolt to 30-45 N·m (22-33 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1223423  Size: SH
  3. Install the plastic washers (3), the spacers and the fiber washer (2).
  4. Install the bolt (4) on the rear quarter upper panel.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the seat belt upper bolt to 30-45 N·m (22-33 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1223388  Size: SH
  6. Install the cargo area rear trim panel. Refer to Cargo Area Rear Trim Panel Replacement .
  7. Install the plastic protector on the seat belt anchor.
  8. Install the spacer and the fiber washer (2).
  9. Install the bolt (1) on the floor.
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt on the floor to 30-45 N·m (22-33 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1223442  Size: SH
  11. Install the rear quarter lower trim panel. Refer to Quarter Lower Rear Trim Panel Replacement .
  12. Install the rear window shelf trim panel. Refer to Rear Window Shelf Trim Panel Replacement .
  13. Install the rear seat cushion and rear seat back.