Service Procedures

INSPECTION PROCEDURE (BOTH FRONT SEATS)

1. Slide front seat to the most forward position.





2. Inspect buckle anchor strap for suspect date code 52733D 032 or 52733D 042 (See Figure 1). Date code is located on bottom of buckle strap just above attaching bolt.

3. If a suspect date code is present, that buckle assembly must be replaced following appropriate replacement procedure (left and/or right hand).

If date code on buckle is not one of the suspect date codes noted in step 2, do not replace that buckle assembly.

4. Repeat steps 1-3 for other front seat. If neither buckle assembly requires replacement, install campaign identification label and return vehicle to customer.

LEFT FRONT (DRIVER SEAT) BUCKLE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE

1. Disconnect seat belt buckle switch connector under seat.

2. Remove two (2) screws, and trunk/fuel lid opener control (see Figure 2).

3. Remove seat track covers and seat track bolts (See Figure 2).


4. Remove inner shield screw and shield (Figure 3).

5. Disconnect wire harness clamps from seat frame (See Figure 4).

6. Remove bolt and seat belt buckle assembly (thread wire harness between seat back and cushion).





7. Install new seat belt buckle assembly (thread wire harness between seat back and seat cushion) and torque bolt to 43 N-m (32 lb.ft.) (See Figure 5).

8. Connect wire harness clamps to seat frame.

9. Install seat inner shield and secure with screw (Figure 3).

10. Install seat in vehicle and torque seat track-to-floor bolts to 37 N-m (27 lb.ft.).

11. Install seat track covers.

12. Install trunk/fuel lid opener and secure with 2 screws.

13. Connect seat belt electrical switch connector under seat.

14. Turn ignition ON and check operation of warning light. With belt unfastened, the warning light should be on. With belt fastened, the warning light should be off.

15. If only left hand seat buckle assembly required replacement, install campaign identification label and return vehicle to customer.

RIGHT FRONT (PASSENGER SEAT) BUCKLE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE

1. Remove shifter bezel which is held on with locking tabs (See Figure 6, - Use caution not to scratch surfaces while prying bezel off).

2. Remove five (5) console screws and pull rearward to remove box (See Figure 7).

3. Remove front seat inner shield screw and shield (Figure 3).

4. Remove seat belt buckle bolt and buckle assembly.

5. Install new seat belt buckle assembly and torque bolt to 43 N-m (32 lb.ft.).

6. Install front seat inner shield and secure with screw.

7. Install console and secure with five (5) screws.

8. Install shifter bezel making sure all clips are secure.

9. Install Campaign Identification Label.