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Rear Safety Belt - Third Row: Notes

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool(s)
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WARNING: All safety belt assemblies including retractors, buckles, front seat belt buckle support assemblies (slide bar), shoulder belt height adjusters (if so equipped) child safety seat tether attachments and attaching hardware should be inspected after any collision. All belt assemblies should be installed new unless a qualified technician finds the assemblies show no damage and operate properly. Belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected and installed new if either damage or improper operation is noted.
CAUTION: When installing the LH third row safety belt retractor, make sure the hook on the retractor frame is installed prior to installing the mounting bolt. Failure to install the safety belt retractor correctly will result in lazy retraction due to the safety belt webbing rubbing on the trim panel.
NOTE: Lower rear quarter trim removed for clarity. Right side shown, left side similar.
  1. To access the third row outboard safety belt retractor, remove the quarter trim panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM PANELS .
  2. To access the third row safety belt buckles, partially remove the seat cushion trim cover. For additional information, refer to SEATING .
  3. To remove the third row center retractor, remove the headliner. For additional information, refer to HEADLINER .
  4. Remove the parts in the order indicated in the following illustrations and tables.
    REAR SAFETY BELT - THIRD ROW PART REMOVAL STEPS

    Part Steps
    Third row safety belt and retractor 1-5
    Third row center safety belt and retractor 6, 7
    Safety belt buckle 8, 9
    Safety belt buckle and mini buckle 10, 11
    Fig 2: Rear Safety Belt - Third Row Components Removal Sequence (Items 1-5)
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    Fig 3: Rear Safety Belt - Third Row Components Removal Sequence (Items 6-7)
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    NOTE: Seat shown disassembled for clarity.
    Fig 4: Rear Safety Belt - Third Row Components Removal Sequence (Items 8-11)
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  5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.