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²The ORC receives an occupant classification
message indicating that the passenger front seat is
empty.
²The seat is occupied by a load equal to or
greater than a fifth percentile female.
²OR, until the ignition switch is turned to the
OFF position, whichever of these three occurs first.
²Load Undetermined Occupant Classifica-
tion Message- Each time the ORC receives a mes-
sage from the OCM indicating that a load cannot be
determined in the passenger front seat, the passen-
ger airbag and seat belt tensioner deployment cir-
cuits are deactivated and the PAD indicator will be
illuminated. The indicator remains illuminated until:
²The ORC receives an occupant classification
message indicating that the passenger front seat is
empty.
²The seat is occupied by a load equal to or
greater than a fifth percentile female.
²OR, until the ignition switch is turned to the
OFF position, whichever of these three occurs first.
²Communication Error- If the ORC receives
invalid occupant classification messages or no mes-
sages from the OCM, the PAD indicator is illumi-
nated. The indicator remains illuminated until:
²The ORC receives an occupant classification
message indicating that the passenger front seat is
empty.
²The seat is occupied by a load equal to or
greater than a fifth percentile female.
²OR, until the ignition switch is turned to the
OFF position, whichever of these three occurs first.
The ORC continually monitors the occupant classi-
fication messages from the OCM to decide whether
the passenger airbag and seat belt tensioner deploy-
ment circuits should be activated or deactivated.
Note that there may be several seconds of delay
between changes in the detected occupant status and
PAD indications. This is a programmed feature of the
OCM used to prevent a flashing indicator condition
resulting from the normal shifting of occupant weight
on the passenger seat cushion. The ORC then pro-
vides the proper control output to turn the PAD indi-
cator ON or OFF.
The ORC will store a Diagnostic Trouble Code
(DTC) for any malfunction it detects. For proper
diagnosis of the OCM, the ORC, the PCI data bus, or
the electronic message inputs to the ORC that con-
trol the PAD indicator, use a scan tool and the appro-
priate diagnostic information.REMOVAL
(1) Open hood.
(2) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(3)
WARNING: Wait two minutes for the airbag system
reserve capacitor to discharge before beginning
any airbag system or component service. Failure to
do so may result in accidental airbag deployment,
personal injury or death.
(4) Remove instrument panel center bezel (Refer to
23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT
PANEL CENTER BEZEL - REMOVAL).
(5) From the back of the center bezel, depress the
two latches toward the indicator housing and push
the indicator out through the face of the center bezel.
INSTALLATION
(1) From the face of the instrument panel center
bezel, align the Passenger Airbag Disabled (PAD)
indicator housing with the mounting hole.
(2) Firmly push the indicator into the center bezel
until the two latches are fully engaged on the back of
the cap and are snapped in.
(3) Install the instrument panel center bezel (Refer
to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT
PANEL CENTER BEZEL - INSTALLATION).
WARNING: Do not connect the battery negative
cable (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AIRBAG SYSTEM). Per-
sonal injury or death may result if the system test
is not performed first.
WARNING: Following successful completion of the
Airbag System test procedure, the Occupant Classi-
fication System Verification Test must be done
using a scan tool and the appropriate diagnostic
information.
(4) Close hood.
(5) Verify system and vehicle operation.
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SEAT BELT BUCKLE - FRONT
INBOARD
REMOVAL
The seat belt tensioners are integral to the front
seat belt buckles. They are not serviceable and must
be replaced after a frontal impact event. The entire
front seat belt buckle assembly must be replaced as
an assembly.
(1) Open hood.
(2) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(3)
WARNING: Wait two minutes for the airbag system
reserve capacitor to discharge before beginning
any airbag system or component service. Failure to
do so may result in accidental airbag deployment,
personal injury or death.
(4) Remove screws attaching front inboard side
cover to seat cushion frame.
(5) Remove side cover from front seat.
(6) Disconnect the tensioner wire connector from
seat belt buckle.
(7) Remove bolt attaching seat belt buckle to front
seat track.
(8) Remove buckle from seat.
INSTALLATION
The seat belt tensioners are integral to the front
seat belt buckles. They are not serviceable and must
be replaced after a frontal impact event. The entire
front seat belt buckle assembly must be replaced as
an assembly.
(1) Place buckle into position.
(2) Install bolt attaching seat belt buckle to front
seat track. Torque bolt to 39 N´m (29 ft. lbs.).
(3) Connect the seat belt tensioner electrical con-
nector.
(4) Install side cover into position.
(5) Install screws attaching front inboard side
cover to seat cushion frame.
WARNING: Do not connect the battery negative
cable (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AIRBAG SYSTEM). Per-
sonal injury or death may result if the system test
is not performed first.
WARNING: If equipped with the Occupant Classifi-
cation System (OCS) and replacing the passenger
front seat belt buckle: Following successful com-
pletion of the Airbag System test procedure, the
Occupant Classification System Verification Testmust be done using a scan tool and the appropriate
diagnostic information.
(6) Close hood.
(7) Verify system and vehicle operation.
SEAT BELT BUCKLE - FIRST
ROW INBOARD - QUAD
BUCKET
REMOVAL
QUAD BUCKET
(1) Remove seat from vehicle.
(2) Remove screws attaching inboard side cover to
seat cushion.
(3) Remove side cover from seat.
(4) Remove bolts attaching recliner bracket to seat
cushion.
(5) Remove recliner bracket from seat.
(6) Remove bolt attaching seat belt buckle to seat
track (Fig. 41).
(7) Remove buckle from vehicle.
QUAD BUCKET - FOLD IN FLOOR
(1) Fold in floor the seat not having the buckle
replaced.
(2) Remove the hinge cover retaining screw and
hinge cover.
Fig. 41 1ST ROW INBOARD BUCKLE - QUAD
BUCKET
1 - SEAT CUSHION
2 - SEAT BELT BUCKLE
3 - SEAT TRACK
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(3) Remove the hinge retaining bolts under the
cushion cover side panel (Fig. 42).
(4) Gently lift hinge upwards to free buckle from
between the cushion frame and the hinge itself (Fig.
43).(5) Remove buckle half from seat.
INSTALLATION
QUAD BUCKET
(1) Place buckle into position.
(2) Install bolt attaching seat belt buckle to seat
track. Torque bolt to 39 N´m (29 ft. lbs.).
(3) Install recliner bracket onto the seat.
(4) Install bolts attaching recliner bracket to seat
cushion.
(5) Install side cover from seat.
(6) Install screws attaching inboard side cover to
seat cushion.
(7) Install seat into position.
QUAD BUCKET - FOLD IN FLOOR
(1) Gently lift hinge upwards and place buckle in
between the cushion frame and the hinge itself (Fig.
43).
(2) Install the hinge retaining bolts under the
cushion cover side panel (Fig. 42).
(3) Install the hinge cover retaining screw and
hinge cover.
SEAT BELT BUCKLE - FIRST
ROW - BENCH
REMOVAL
(1) Remove seat from vehicle.
(2) Remove bolt attaching inboard seat belt buckle
to seat frame (Fig. 44).
(3) Remove belt from seat.
Fig. 42 1ST ROW INBOARD BUCKLE RETAINING
BOLTS - FOLD IN FLOOR
1 - SEAT BELT BUCKLE
2 - SEAT BACK INBOARD HINGE
3 - SEAT RISER
4 - INBOARD HINGE RETAINING BOLTS
5 - SEAT CUSHION COVER SIDE PANEL
Fig. 43 1ST ROW INBOARD BUCKLE - FOLD IN
FLOOR
1 - SEAT BACK HINGE
2 - SEAT BELT BUCKLE
3 - SEAT CUSHION FRAME
Fig. 44 SEAT BELT BUCKLE - FIRST ROW - BENCH
1 - ANCHOR BOLT
2 - TWO (2) PASS REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE
3 - RISER
4 - REAR FRAME
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INSTALLATION
(1) Place seat belt into position to the seat.
(2) Install bolt attaching inboard seat belt buckle
to seat frame. Tighten all seat belt anchor bolts to 39
N´m (29 ft. lbs.) torque.
(3) Install seat into position.
SEAT BELT BUCKLE - SECOND
ROW INBOARD - 50/50 BENCH
REMOVAL
SECOND ROW 50/50 BENCH
(1) Open rear liftgate.
(2) Pull handle #1 and fold seat back forward.
(3) Pull handle #2, and lift seat bottom up.
(4) Pull #3 strap and remove seat from latching
area.
(5) While looking at the bottom of the seat, locate
retaining bolt on the left side of the seat riser.
Remove retaining bolt from seat riser (Fig. 45).
(6) Pull belt through seat cushion.
SECOND ROW - FOLD IN FLOOR
(1) Fold in floor the seat not having the buckle
replaced.(2) Remove the hinge cover retaining screw (Fig.
46).
(3) Pull hinge cover out just far enough to gain
access to buckle retaining nut (Fig. 47). Remove nut
and slide buckle out from under cushion cover side
panel.
Fig. 45 SEAT BELT BUCKLE - SECOND ROW
INBOARD - 50/50 BENCH
1 - SEAT BELT BUCKLE
2 - BUCKLE RETAINING BOLT
3 - 50/50 SPLIT BENCH RISER
4 - BOTTOM OF SEAT CUSHION
Fig. 46 FIRST ROW BUCKLE - INBOARD - COVER
RETAINING SCREW
1 - SEAT BELT BUCKLE
2 - HINGE COVER
3 - HINGE COVER RETAINING SCREW
4 - CUSHION COVER SIDE PANEL
Fig. 47 FIRST ROW BUCKLE - INBOARD -
RETAINING NUT
1 - SEAT BELT BUCKLE
2 - HINGE COVER
3 - SEAT BELT BUCKLE RETAINING NUT
4 - CUSHION COVER SIDE PANEL
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INSTALLATION
(1) Push belt through seat cushion.
(2) While looking at the bottom of the seat, locate
retaining bolt hole on the left side of the seat riser.
Install retaining bolt into seat riser (Fig. 45). Torque
anchor bolt to 39 N´m (29 ft. lbs.).
(3) Place seat into track and on front anchors.
(4) Pull #3 strap and install seat onto latching
area.
(5) Pull seat assembly down firmly and snap into
track.
(6) Pull handle #1 and fold seat back rearward.
(7) Close rear liftgate.
SEAT BELT HEIGHT
ADJUSTER-BORC-PILLAR
REMOVAL
(1) Remove turning loop retaining bolt.
(2) Remove B or C-pillar trim cover.
(3) Remove two screws attaching shoulder belt
height adjuster to pillar.
(4) Remove height adjuster from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place height adjuster into position.
(2) Install screws attaching shoulder belt height
adjuster to pillar.
(3) Install B or C-pillar trim cover.
(4) Install turning loop to height adjuster. Torque
anchor bolt to 39 N´m (29 ft. lbs.).
SEAT BELT HEIGHT
ADJUSTER KNOB
REMOVAL
(1) Disengage clips attaching clam shell cover to
seat belt turning loop and open cover.
(2) Using a trim tool (special tool #C-4755), gently
pry knob from seat belt height adjuster.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place seat belt height adjuster knob in position
on height adjuster.
(2) Firmly push knob on until retainers engage.
(3) Reinstall turning loop clam shell cover.
(4) Verify seat belt operation. Make sure it moves
through loop without binding.
SEAT BELT & RETRACTOR -
OUTBOARD - FRONT
REMOVAL
(1) Open door.
(2) Move seat all the way forward.
(3) Open hood.
(4) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(5)
WARNING: Wait two minutes for the airbag system
reserve capacitor to discharge before beginning
any airbag system or component service. Failure to
do so may result in accidental airbag deployment,
personal injury or death.
(6) Remove shoulder harness height adjuster knob
by pulling it straight away from adjuster (Fig. 48).
(7) Remove cover from seat belt turning loop (Fig.
48).
(8) Remove bolt attaching turning loop to shoulder
belt height adjuster (Fig. 48).
(9) Remove upper B-pillar trim cover (Fig. 48).
NOTE: If equipped with the Occupant Classification
System (OCS), there is a Belt Tension Sensor
located on the lower seat belt anchor on the pas-
senger front seat belt.
Fig. 48 SEAT BELT - OUTBOARD FRONT
1 - B-PILLAR TRIM LOWER
2 - BELT
3 - B-PILLAR TRIM UPPER
4 - HEIGHT ADJUSTER
5 - KNOB
6 - B-PILLAR TRIM LOWER
7 - FLOOR ANCHOR
8 - FLOOR ANCHOR
9 - 30É OUTBOARD
10 - RETRACTOR
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(10) Remove the lower seat belt anchor bolt (Fig.
49).
(11) Disconnect the electrical connector if equipped
with OCS (Fig. 49).
(12) Remove front door sill plate (Fig. 48).
(13) Remove sliding door sill plate (Fig. 48).
(14) Remove lower B-pillar trim cover (Fig. 48).
(15) Disconnect the seat belt retractor electrical
connector (Fig. 48).
(16) Remove seat belt retractor attaching bolt (Fig.
48).
(17) Remove the seat belt and retractor from vehi-
cle.
INSTALLATION
WARNING: Inspect the condition of the shoulder
belt and lap belt. Replace any belt that is cut,
frayed, torn, or damaged in any way. Also, replace
the shoulder belt if the retractor is either damaged
or inoperative.
(1) Place seat belt and retractor into position (Fig.
48).
(2) Install bolt attaching seat belt retractor to
B-pillar (Fig. 48). Torque bolt to 39 N´m (29 ft. lbs.).
(3) Connect the seat belt retractor electrical con-
nector (Fig. 48).
(4) Install the lower B-pillar trim cover (Fig. 48).
(5) Install the sliding door sill plate (Fig. 48).
(6) Install the front door sill plate (Fig. 48).(7) Install the lower seat belt anchor bolt (Fig. 49).
Torque bolt to 39 N´m (29 ft. lbs.).
NOTE: If equipped with the Occupant Classification
System (OCS), there is a Belt Tension Sensor
located on the lower seat belt anchor on the pas-
senger front seat belt.
(8) Connect the belt tension sensor connector (if
equipped with OCS) (Fig. 49).
(9) Install the upper B-pillar trim cover (Fig. 48).
(10) Install the bolt attaching turning loop to
shoulder belt height adjuster (Fig. 48). Torque bolt to
39 N´m (29 ft. lbs.).
(11) Install the cover to the seat belt turning loop
(Fig. 48).
(12) Install the shoulder harness height adjuster
knob by pushing it straight onto the adjuster (Fig.
48).
(13) Move seat back to approximate customer posi-
tion.
WARNING: If equipped with the OCS, do not con-
nect the battery negative cable (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/RESTRAINTS - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING -
AIRBAG SYSTEM). Personal injury or death may
result if the system test is not performed first.
WARNING: If equipped with the OCS, following suc-
cessful completion of the Airbag System test proce-
dure, the Occupant Classification System
Verification Test must be done using a scan tool
and the appropriate diagnostic information.
(14) Verify vehicle and system operation.
(15) Close hood.
SEAT BELT & RETRACTOR -
FIRST ROW - OUTBOARD
REMOVAL
(1) Remove first and second row seats.
(2) Remove first row seat belt lower anchor bolt.
(3) Remove first row seat belt upper turning loop
anchor bolt.
(4) Remove liftgate sill plate.
(5) Remove upper liftgate trim.
(6) Remove second seat lower anchor bolt.
(7) Remove second seat upper turning loop anchor
bolt.
(8) Remove D-pillar trim cover.
(9) Disconnect speaker connector. The left side has
the speaker mounted in the D-pillar trim cover and
the right side will have the speaker mounted in the
rear of the quarter trim panel, but the connector is
Fig. 49 BELT TENSION SENSOR/LOWER SEAT
BELT ANCHOR
1 - A-PILLAR
2 - SEAT BELT ANCHOR/BELT TENSION SENSOR
3 - BELT TENSION SENSOR CONNECTOR
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accessible from the rear after the D-pillar trim is
removed.
(10) Remove quarter trim bolster.
(11) Remove quarter trim panel screws.
(12) Remove quarter trim panel.
(13) Remove first row seat belt and retractor
retaining bolt.
(14) Remove first row seat belt and retractor from
vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install first row seat belt and retractor. Torque
bolt to 39 N´m (29 ft. lbs.).
(2) Install quarter trim panel.
(3) Install quarter trim panel screws.
(4) Install quarter trim bolster.
(5) Connect speaker connector. The left side has
the speaker mounted in the D-pillar trim cover and
the right side will have the speaker mounted in the
rear of the quarter trim panel, but the connector is
accessible from the rear after the D-pillar trim is
removed.
(6) Install D-pillar trim cover.
(7) Install second seat belt lower anchor bolt.
Torque bolt to 39 N´m (29 ft. lbs.).
(8) Install second seat belt upper turning loop
anchor bolt. Torque bolt to 39 N´m (29 ft. lbs.).
(9) Install upper liftgate trim.
(10) Install liftgate sill plate.
(11) Install first row seat belt upper turning loop
anchor bolt. Torque bolt to 39 N´m (29 ft. lbs.).
(12) Install first row seat belt lower anchor bolt.
Torque bolt to 39 N´m (29 ft. lbs.).
(13) Install first and second row seats.
SEAT BELT BUCKLE - SECOND
ROW - THREE PASSENGER
BENCH
REMOVAL
(1) Remove bolt attaching seat belt buckle to seat
rear frame rail (Fig. 50).
(2) Remove seat belt buckle from seat.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place seat belt buckle in position on seat.
(2) Install bolt to attach seat belt buckle to seat
rear frame rail. Tighten all seat belt bolts to 39 N´m
(29 ft. lbs.) torque.
SEAT BELT & RETRACTOR -
SECOND ROW - RIGHT
OUTBOARD
REMOVAL
(1) Remove first and second row seats.
(2) Remove first row seat belt lower anchor bolt.
(3) Remove first row seat belt upper anchor bolt.
(4) Remove liftgate sill plate.
(5) Remove upper liftgate trim.
(6) Remove second seat belt lower anchor bolt.
(7) Remove second seat belt upper anchor bolt.
(8) Remove D-pillar trim cover.
(9) Disconnect speaker connector. The left side has
the speaker mounted in the D-pillar trim cover and
the right side will have the speaker mounted in the
rear of the quarter trim panel, but the connector is
accessible from the rear after the D-pillar trim is
removed.
(10) Remove quarter trim bolster.
(11) Remove quarter trim panel screws.
(12) Remove quarter trim panel.
(13) Remove retractor retaining bolt.
(14) Remove second row seat belt and retractor.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install second row seat belt and retractor.
Torque bolt to 39 N´m (29 ft. lbs.).
(2) Install quarter trim panel.
(3) Install quarter trim panel screws.
(4) Install quarter trim bolster.
(5) Connect speaker connector. The left side has
the speaker mounted in the D-pillar trim cover and
Fig. 50 SEAT BELT BUCKLE - SECOND ROW -
THREE PASSENGER BENCH
1 - ANCHOR BOLT
2 - SEAT BELTS
3 - ANCHOR
4 - RISER
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the right side will have the speaker mounted in the
rear of the quarter trim panel, but the connector is
accessible from the rear after the D-pillar trim is
removed.
(6) Install D-pillar trim cover.
(7) Install second seat belt lower anchor bolt.
Torque bolt to 39 N´m (29 ft. lbs.).
(8) Install second seat belt upper turning loop
anchor bolt. Torque bolt to 39 N´m (29 ft. lbs.).
(9) Install upper liftgate trim.
(10) Install liftgate sill plate.
(11) Install first row seat belt upper turning loop
anchor bolt. Torque bolt to 39 N´m (29 ft. lbs.).
(12) Install first row seat belt lower anchor bolt.
Torque bolt to 39 N´m (29 ft. lbs.).
(13) Install first and second row seats.
SEAT BELT & RETRACTOR -
SECOND ROW - RIGHT
OUTBOARD WITH REAR HVAC
-LWB
REMOVAL
(1) Remove first and second row seats.
(2) Remove first row seat belt lower anchor bolt.
(3) Remove first row seat belt upper anchor bolt.
(4) Remove liftgate sill plate.
(5) Remove upper liftgate trim.
(6) Remove second seat belt lower anchor bolt.
(7) Remove second seat belt upper anchor bolt.
(8) Remove D-pillar trim cover.
(9) Disconnect speaker connector. The left side has
the speaker mounted in the D-pillar trim cover and
the right side will have the speaker mounted in the
rear of the quarter trim panel, but the connector is
accessible from the rear after the D-pillar trim is
removed.
(10) Remove quarter trim bolster.
(11) Remove quarter trim panel screws.
(12) Remove quarter trim panel.
(13) Loosen HVAC unit enough to gain access to
seat belt retractor fasteners.
(a) Remove bracket around HVAC unit (Fig. 51).
(b) Remove air duct (Fig. 52).
(c) Remove fasteners attaching HVAC unit to
inner quarter panel (Fig. 53).
(d) Gently pry out on rear HVAC unit to gain
access to the seat belt and retractor.
(14) Remove bolts attaching seat belt guide loop to
inner quarter panel.
(15) Pull outward on HVAC unit and remove bolt
attaching retractor to inner quarter panel.
(16) Remove second row seat belt and retractor
from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position second row seat belt and retractor to
vehicle.
(2) Pull outward on HVAC unit and install bolt
attaching retractor to inner quarter panel. Torque
bolt to 39 N´m (29 ft. lbs.).
(3) Install bolts attaching seat belt guide loop to
inner quarter panel.
(4) Install fasteners attaching HVAC unit to inner
quarter panel.
(5) Install air duct.
(6) Install trim panel retaining bracket around
HVAC unit.
(7) Install quarter trim panel.
(8) Install quarter trim panel screws.
(9) Install quarter trim bolster.
(10) Connect speaker connector. The left side has
the speaker mounted in the D-pillar trim cover and
Fig. 51 TRIM PANEL MOUNTING BRACKET
1 - TRIM PANEL MOUNTING BRACKET
Fig. 52 LOWER HEATER DUCT
1 - LOWER HEAT DUCT MOUNTING
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