Caution! Be sure to replace belts that have been subjected to critical stress in a traffic accident.
Caution! If the belt pre-tensioner has been activated, the belt must be replaced.
Attention! Before starting bodywork (straightening, cutting, welding, etc.), be sure to remove the front seat belts.
Caution! Do not lubricate seat belt buckles.
Caution: If the belt shows any wear, tears, or other damage, be sure to replace it.
Front seat belt anchorage
1 – height adjustment mechanism; 2 – mechanism mounting bolt; 3 – upper trim of the middle pillar of the body; 4 – upper belt loop; 5 – upper belt fastening bolt; 6 – cladding; 7 – guide loop; 8 – screw for fastening the guide hinge; 9 – belt buckle; 10 – lower trim of the middle pillar; 11 – belt reel mounting bolt; 12 – lower belt mounting bolt; 13 – lower belt loop; 14 – reel with belt pre-tensioning device
1. Remove the body sill trim.
2. Remove the lower trim 10 (see figure Front seat belt fastening) middle pillar of the body.
3. Unscrew the two fastening screws 8 and remove the belt guide loop 7.
4. Using a screwdriver, pry up the 6 trim of the upper seat belt mount from below.
5. Unscrew bolt 5 of the upper mount.
6. Unscrew bolt 12 of the lower belt fastening.
7. Unscrew bolt 11 securing belt reel 14 and remove the seat belt.
8. To replace the height adjustment mechanism, remove the upper trim 3 of the middle pillar of the body, unscrew the mounting bolt 2 and remove the mechanism 1.
9. To replace the belt buckle, remove the side seat trim, unscrew the mounting bolt and remove the buckle 9.
10. Install the belt in reverse order.