Rear Seat Center Belt Buckle Replacement Short Wheelbase

1. Adjust the left rear seat back to a cargo position.
2. Adjust the seat filler panel on the bottom of the seat back in order to access the center rear seat back mounting nut.
3. Remove the rear seat back mounting nut.
4. Return the seat to an upright position.
5. Remove the clip(s) that retain the seat belt buckle anchor plate to the latch bracket.
6. Remove the seat belt buckle/anchor plate from the vehicle.

1. Install the seat belt buckle/anchor plate to the vehicle.



2. Install the clip(s) that retain the seat belt buckle/anchor plate to the latch bracket.
3. Adjust the left seat back to a cargo position.
4. Adjust the seat filler panel in order to access the center rear seat back bracket/seat belt buckle anchor plate.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

5. Install the center seat back/seat belt buckle mounting nut.

Tighten
Tighten the center rear seat back mounting nut to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).

6. Return the seat to an upright position.

Rear Seat Center Belt Buckle Replacement Long Wheelbase

1. Remove the seat from the vehicle. Refer to Rear Seat Replacement .
2. Remove the trim panel from the seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Trim Panel Replacement .



3. Remove the bolt (1) securing the center buckles to the mid-position floor latch assembly.
4. Remove the center seat belt buckles.

1. Install the center seat belt buckles to the mid-position floor latch assembly with the bolt (1).

Tighten
Tighten the rear center seat belt buckle assembly bolt to 60 N·m (44 lb ft).

2. Install the trim panel to the seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Trim Panel Replacement .
3. Install the seat in the vehicle. Refer to Rear Seat Replacement .