Front Safety Belt Buckle

WARNING: Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) vehicle and when handling an air bag module. This will reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accidental deployment.

WARNING: All safety belt assemblies including retractors, belt tension sensor (BTS), if equipped, buckles, shoulder belt height adjusters (if so equipped) child safety seat tether attachments and attaching hardware should be inspected after any collision. All new belt assemblies should be installed unless a qualified technician finds the assemblies show no damage and operate correctly. Belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and new assemblies installed if either damage or improper operation is noted.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not use any memory saver devices.

NOTE: If a seat equipped with a supplemental restraint system (SRS) component is being serviced, the SRS must be depowered.

NOTE: The air bag warning lamp illuminates when the RCM fuse is removed and the ignition switch is ON. This is normal operation and does not indicate a supplemental restraint system (SRS) fault.

NOTE: The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.

NOTE: Passenger side shown, driver side similar.

Remove the affected seat and depower the SRS. For additional information, refer to SEATING .
Remove the safety belt buckle bolt and safety belt buckle.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Install the affected seat and repower the SRS. For additional information, refer to SEATING .
Check the active restraint system for correct operation. For additional information, refer to SAFETY BELT SYSTEM in this article.