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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
  6. Remove the bolts securing the buckle side belts from the seat cushion frame.

  7. Object Number: 179392  Size: SH
  8. Remove the buckle side belts (1) from the seat.
  9. 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.

  3. Install the buckle side belts (1) to the seat.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the mini-buckle bolt to 53 N·m (39 lb ft).


    Object Number: 179389  Size: SH
  5. Install the bolts securing the buckle side belts to the seat cushion frame.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the rear seat buckle belt bolts to 53 N·m (39 lb ft).

  7. Install the seat cushion cover retainers to the seat frame.
  8. Install the rear seat riser. Refer to Rear Seat Riser Replacement in Seats.
  9. Install the recliner trim cover. Refer to Rear Seat Back Recliner Cover Replacement in Seats.
  10. 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
  5. Remove the seat cushion cover retainers (1) from the bottom of the seat frame.
  6. Remove the bolts securing the center buckle belts from the seat cushion frame.
  7. 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.

  3. Install the bolts securing the center buckle belts to the seat cushion frame.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the rear seat center belt bolts to 53 N·m (39 lb ft).

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

Seat Belt Replacement - Center Rear Full Bench

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1046907  Size: SH
  1. Remove the convenience storage tray, if equipped.

  2. Object Number: 1046958  Size: SH
  3. Remove the bolts securing the belts to the seat cushion frame.
  4. Remove the center belts from the seat.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1046958  Size: SH
  1. Install the center belts to the seat.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the bolts securing the center belts to the seat cushion frame.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 53 N·m (39 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1046907  Size: SH
  5. Install the convenience storage tray.

Seat Belt Replacement - Center Rear Center Bucket

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1212176  Size: SH
  1. Remove the center bucket from the vehicle.

  2. Object Number: 1212141  Size: SH
  3. Remove the screw holding the trim cover to the recliner.

  4. Object Number: 1212174  Size: SH
  5. Remove the recliner bolts from the seat cushion frame.

  6. Object Number: 1212172  Size: SH
  7. Remove the seat back from the seat cushion.

  8. Object Number: 1212169  Size: SH
  9. Remove the seat riser.

  10. Object Number: 1212166  Size: SH
  11. Bend the side J-hooks to release the seat cover.

  12. Object Number: 1212159  Size: SH
  13. Remove the seat cushion from the seat pan.

  14. Object Number: 1212161  Size: SH
  15. Remove the seat belt retractor from the seat frame.

  16. Object Number: 1212164  Size: SH
  17. Remove the seat belt buckle from the seat frame.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1212164  Size: SH
  1. Install the seat belt buckle to the seat frame.
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the seat belt mini buckle bolt to 53 N·m (39 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1212161  Size: SH
  3. Install the seat belt retractor to the seat frame.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the seat belt retractor bolt to 43 N·m (32 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1212166  Size: SH
  5. Install the seat cushion and cover to the seat pan.

  6. Object Number: 1212169  Size: SH
  7. Install the seat riser to the seat frame.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the seat riser bolts to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1212172  Size: SH
  9. Install the seat back to the seat cushion.

  10. Object Number: 1212174  Size: SH
  11. Install the recliner bolts.
  12. Tighten
    Tighten the recliner bolts to 32 N·m (24 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1212176  Size: SH
  13. Install the center bucket to the vehicle.