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Seat Belt Replacement - Center Rear 60/40 Split Bench

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the rear seat. Refer to Rear Seat Replacement in Seats.
  2. Remove the recliner trim cover. Refer to Rear Seat Back Recliner Cover Replacement in Seats.
  3. Remove the rear seat riser. Refer to Rear Seat Riser Replacement in Seats.
  4. Remove the seat cushion cover retainers from the seat frame.

    5. Object Number: 179389 Size: SH
  5. Remove the bolts securing the buckle side belts from the seat cushion frame.

    6. Object Number: 179392 Size: SH
  6. Remove the buckle side belts (1) from the seat.
  7. Remove the bolt (2) securing the mini-buckle from the 60 percent seat cushion frame.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 179392 Size: SH
  1. Install the bolt (2) securing the mini-buckle to the 60 percent seat cushion frame.

    2. 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.

  2. Install the buckle side belts (1) to the seat.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the mini-buckle bolt to 53 N·m (39 lb ft).


    Object Number: 179389 Size: SH
  3. Install the bolts securing the buckle side belts to the seat cushion frame.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the rear seat buckle belt bolts to 53 N·m (39 lb ft).

  4. Install the seat cushion cover retainers to the seat frame.
  5. Install the rear seat riser. Refer to Rear Seat Riser Replacement in Seats.
  6. Install the recliner trim cover. Refer to Rear Seat Back Recliner Cover Replacement in Seats.
  7. Install the rear seat. Refer to Rear Seat Replacement in Seats.

Seat Belt Replacement - Center Rear 50/50 Split Bench

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the rear seat. Refer to Rear Seat Replacement in Seats.
  2. Remove recliner trim cover. Refer to Rear Seat Back Recliner Cover Replacement in Seats.
  3. Remove the rear seat riser. Refer to Rear Seat Riser Replacement in Seats.

    4. Object Number: 179406 Size: SH
  4. Remove the seat cushion cover retainers (1) from the bottom of the seat frame.
  5. Remove the bolts securing the center buckle belts from the seat cushion frame.
  6. Remove the center buckle belts from the seat.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 179406 Size: SH
  1. Install the center buckle belts to the seat.

    2. 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.

  2. Install the bolts securing the center buckle belts to the seat cushion frame.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the rear seat center belt bolts to 53 N·m (39 lb ft).

  3. Install the seat cushion cover retainers (1) to the bottom of the seat frame.
  4. Install the rear seat riser. Refer to Rear Seat Riser Replacement in Seats.
  5. Install the recliner trim cover. Refer to Rear Seat Back Recliner Cover Replacement in Seats.
  6. Install the rear seat. Refer to Rear Seat Replacement in Seats.

Seat Belt Replacement - Center Rear Full Bench

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the rear seat. Refer to Rear Seat Replacement in Seats.
  2. Remove the recliner trim cover. Refer to Rear Seat Back Recliner Cover Replacement in Seats.
  3. Remove the rear seat riser. Refer to Rear Seat Riser Replacement in Seats.

    4. Object Number: 179397 Size: SH
  4. Remove the seat cushion cover retainers (2) from the seat frame.
  5. Remove the bolts (3) securing the belts from the seat cushion frame.
  6. Remove the center belts (1) from the seat.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 179397 Size: SH
  1. Install the center belts (1) to the seat.

    2. 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.

  2. Install the bolts (3) securing the center belts to the seat cushion frame.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the rear seat center belt bolts to 53 N·m (39 lb ft).

  3. Install the seat cushion cover retainers (2) to the bottom of the seat frame.
  4. Install the rear seat riser. Refer to Rear Seat Riser Replacement in Seats.
  5. Install the recliner trim cover. Refer to Rear Seat Back Recliner Cover Replacement in Seats.
  6. Install the rear seat. Refer to Rear Seat Replacement in Seats.