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Buckle - 2nd Row - Center - Remove And Replace: Remove

  1. Open all four doors.
  2. Lower the LH front window.
  3. Move the driver and front passenger seats fully forward.
  4. Remove the LH and RH 2nd row seat side bolsters. See Bolster - Outer - Seat - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  5. Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace) .
  6. Release the electrical connectors (x2) for the center seat belt buckle.
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  7. Remove and discard the bolt that attaches the center seat belt buckle.
    NOTE: 15 mm. Torque 40 N.m. Discard the bolt after removal.
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  8. Remove the center seat belt buckle.
    NOTE: 1x locating tab.
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