Safety Belt Buckle — Rear

NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

Removal and Installation

 WARNING: All safety belt components must be inspected and corrected as part of any collision repair. Inspect all safety belt components as prescribed by Safety Belt Inspection and Repair After a Collision found in Section 501-20A General Procedures of this manual. Failure to follow this instruction may result in incorrect operation of the safety belt system and increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

1. Remove the rear seat cushion. For additional information, refer to Section 501-10 .

2. Remove the nut and safety belt buckle.
   • When installing the safety belt buckle, align the locator tab between the dimples in the floor pan as shown for correct installation.
   • To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

3. NOTE: Before installation, make sure the safety belt webbing is not twisted and the safety belts and buckles are accessible to the occupants.

   To install, reverse the removal procedure.

4. Check the active restraint system for correct operation. For additional information, refer to the appropriate Functional Test procedure in Safety Belt System in this section.