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Seat belt buckles/Center belt tongue:
without tilt:
1. Remove the rear seat on each slde.
2. Raise the trunk floor extensions, remove the cenler
anchor bolts, then remove the seat belt buckles and
center belt tongue.
CENTFR ANCHOR BOLTS7/16-20 UNF32 N.m (3.3 kgf.m,2a rbtftt
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SEAT BELTBUCKITS
lnstallation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE: When reinstalling the rear seats. make sure
there are no twists or kinks in the center belt tongue
and seat belt buckle.
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with tilt:
1. Fold the seat-back forward. and tilt the rear seat up
2. While holding the trunk floor extension up, remove
the center anchor bolts
SEAT.BACKCENTER BELT YONGUE
SEAT BELTBUCKLE
Raise the seat-back, and return the seat to its origi-
nal position.
Remove the center anchor bolts, then remove the
center belt tongue and seat belt buckle.
CEiITER AT{CHOR BOLTS
7/1e20 UNF32 N.m {3.3 kgt m,
2r bf.frl
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Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belt Replacement (cont'dl
5. Installation is the reverse of the removal Drocedure.
NOTE: Make sure there are no twists or kinks in thecenter belt tongue and seat belt buckle.
Cenler anchor bolt construction:
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\TOOTHEDLOCK WASHER
ANCHOR
24-8
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Inspection
SRS components ale located in this area. Review the
SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures
in this section (24) before preforming repairs or service
('98 - 00 models).
!!!@ To avoid accidontal deployment and possi-
6i6-'rnpry. att"ays aisconnsct th€ seat beh tensioner con-
n€ctor belore removing tho retrastor {.98 - 00 modols, seo
page2+231.
Rgtlastor Insgection
1. Before installing the retactor, check that the seat belt
can be pulled out freely
2. Make sure that the seat belt does not lock when the
retractor is leaned slowly up to 15'from the mounted
Dosition. The seat belt should lock when the retractor
is leaned over 40".
CAUTION: Do not attsmpt to dbassemble ths relrac'
tor.
Front:
'97 modol:.: Mounted Position
RETRACTOR
Forward -
'98 - 00 modcls:
lnside
RETRACTOR
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Forward -
'1.
24-9
Rear:
RETRACTOR
Forwerd lnsida
3. Beplace the seat belt with a new assembly if there is
any abnormality. Do not disassemble any part of
the seat belt for any reason.
In-vehicle S68t Belt InsPestion
1. Ch€ck that the seat belt is not twisted or caught on
anything.
40.
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Forwerd
After installing the anchors, check for free move-
ment on the anchor bolts lf necessary, remove the
anchor bolts, and check that the washers and other
parts are not damaged or improperly installed.
Check the seat belts for damage or discoloration.
Clean with a shop towel if necessary.
CAUTION: Uso only soap and wator to clean.
NOTE: Dirt build-up in the metal loops of the upper
anchors can cause the seat belts to retract slowly
Wipe the inside of the loops with a clean cloth damP
ened in isopropyl alcohol.
Check that the seat belt does not lock when pulled
out slowlv. The seat belt is designed to lock only
during a sudden stop or impact.
Make sure that the seat belt will retract automatically
when released.
For each passenger's seat belt, make sure that the
locking mechanism in the seat belt retractor will
engage when the seat belt is pulled all the way out.
Replace the seat belt with a new assembly if there is
any abnormality. Do not disassemble any part of
the seat belt for any reason.
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Seat Belts
Chifd Seat Tether Anchor Installation -,97 - 99 Models
Canada model:
Attachment points are provided for a rear sear mountedchild restraint system which uses a top tether. The attach_ment points are located on both rear corners of the head_liner, just behind the rear seat-back. When using a childseat with a top tether, install the child seat tether anchorsecurelv.
NOTE: To install a child seat on the rear seat, select theattachment point you want to use, and remove the plugcover from the attachment point of the headliner. Installthe child seat tether anchor securely.
ATTACHMENTPOINTS
PLUG COVERS
CHILO SEATTETHERANCHORTOOTHED WASHER
24-10
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NOTE:
. Do not remove the toothed washer from the child seattether anchor. Use the seat anchor with the toothedwasher attached to it.. When installing a child seat on the rear seat, followthe instructions of the manufacturer of the child seat.. Additional anchors are available.
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lrChild Seat Tether Anchor Removal/lnstallation -'00 Model
Attachment Doints are provided for a rear seat mounted child restraint system which uses a top tether' The attachment
points are located on both rear corners of the headliner, just behind the rear seat-back The child seat tether anchors are
installed into each attachment point. Each child seat tether anchor is covered with a child seat tether anchor cover.
NOTE:
. Do not remove the toothed washer from the child seat tether anchor. Use the anchor with the toothed washer attached
to it.
. When installing a child seat on the rear seat, follow the instructions of the manufacturer of the child seat.
Uniti mm (in.)
HEADLINER
TOOTHEO WASHEB
CHILD SEATTETHER ANCHOR
I x '1.25 mm22 N.m (2.2 kgf m,
16 rbf.ft)
24-11
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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Special Tools .."....."" 24-14
Component/Wring Location
lndex - '97 model ..........'.." '.....""" 24-15
Component/Wiring Location
lndex - '98 - 00 models ..............." 24-16
Description .'.........."'.24'17
Circuit Diagram .........24'14
Precautions/Procedures
General Precautions ......".."'........... 24-19
Airbag/Seat Belt Tensioner
Handling and Stolage ....''........... 24-19
SRS Unit Precautions ...............'...... 24-20
lnspeciion After Deployment .......'.24'20
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SpringJoaded Lock Connector
with Built-in Short Contact '...'....24-21
Spring-loaded Lock Connectors .."' 24-22
BackProbing SPring-loaded Lock
Conneetors ,.......24-22
Disconnecting the Airbag Connectors and
the Seat Beh Tensioner
Connectors ....'....24-23
Steering-lelated Precautions .......... 24-25
Troubleshooting
Self -diagnostic Procedures ............. 24-26
Reading the DTC .................. .....".."' 24'26
Erasing the DTC Memory ................24-28
Troubleshooting lntermittent
Faifures "'...........24'24
Diagnostic Trouble Gode {DTC}
Chart -'97 model ....""....... "......24-29
Diagnostic Trouble Gode (DTCI
Chart -'98 - 00 models ............. 24-31
SRS Indicator Light Wire
Connections ','," 24'33
Ff owcharts ....-........24'34
Driver's Airbag
Repf acement ..'......21'87
Front Passenger's Airbag
Repfacement .....'.',24'AS
Gable Reel
Replacement .......'.24-91
SRS Unit
Replacement .........24-95
Airbag/Seat Belt Tensioner
Disposaf .................24'97
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Special Tools
Ref. No. Tool NumberDescriptionOty I Page Reference
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@rA*,
07HAz - SG00500
07PM - 0010100
07sAz - TB40114
07TAZ - SZ50114
o7T AZ - OO1O20A
Deployment Tool
SCS Service Connector
SRS Inflator Simulator
SRS Simulator Lead C
Backprobe Adapter, l7 mm
1
1'1
I
2
24-91
24-21
24-50
24-50
24-43* 1: Included in SRS Tool Set 07MAZ - SM5000B*2: Use with the stacking patch cords from T/N 07SAZ - 0010004, Backprobe Set.
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24-14
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Component/Wiring Locations Index -'97 model
SRS INDICATOR LIGHT (ln the gauge assembly)Troubleshooting, page 24-27Gauge assembly, section 23
DASHBOABD w|RE HARNESS
to SBS INDICATOR LIGHT in
DRIVER'S AIBMGReplacement,page 21-87Disposal, page 24-97
To CRUISE CONTROLSET
To DRIVERS AnBAG
ANBAG2P
sBsitAr[ ] nNEssto FROI|T PASSEiIGEB.S
FRONT PASSEITGER'S AIRBAGReplacement, pago 24{9Disposal, page 24-97
sns ut{fTGROUND
SES MAIN HAR]GSStosns U nItP OOIIITECTOR
MAIN WIRE HABNESSto DASHBOABD wlRE21P
SRS MAIN HABNESSto UNOEB-DASHFUSE/BELAY BOX2P CONNECTOR
GOf$ECrOn PPIlBLr( 8R t
MEMORY ERASE SIGNALIMES) CONNECTOR I2PI[GRY. GRYI or twHT, BLr.l
GAUGE ASSEMBLY5P
HARNESS
SRS MAIN HARNESSto MAINWIRE HARNESS3P OONNECTOR
24-15
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