Rear Seat Belt
NOTE: Check the rear seat belts for damage, and replace them if necessary.
Remove these items:
Rear door inner seal, as needed
Tailgate weatherstrip, as needed
Cargo floor
Cargo floor box, with temporary repair kit (TRK)
Rear trim panel
Cargo area side trim panel
Pull the carpet back as necessary, and remove the lower anchor bolt (A).
Remove the upper anchor cap (A), and remove the upper anchor bolt (B).
Remove the upper retractor mounting bolt (A) and the lower retractor bolt (B), then remove the rear seat belt (C) and the retractor (D).
Install the seat belt and the retractor in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
Tighten the bolts by hand first, then tighten to the specified torque.
Check that the retractor locking mechanism functions.
Assemble the washers and the collar on the upper anchor bolt as shown.
Before installing the anchor bolts, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the seat belt.
Upper anchor bolt installation
Rear Center Shoulder Seat Belt
Remove the headliner.
Remove the front retractor mounting bolt (A) and the rear retractor bolt (B), then remove the center seat belt and the retractor (C).
Install the center seat belt and the retractor in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
Tighten the bolts by hand first, then tighten to the specified torque.
Check that the retractor locking mechanism functions.
Rear Seat Belt Buckles and Center Shoulder Seat Belt Detachable Anchor
Lift both rear seat cushions up.
Pull the rear seat belt buckles (A) and the rear center seat belt detachable anchor (B) out through the elastic straps (C) on the seat cushions.
Place the seat belt buckles and seat belt detachable anchor on the floor underneath the seat cushions.
Fold both rear seat-backs.
Lift up the cargo floor lids (A), and remove the anchor bolts (B).
Lift both rear seat cushions up.
Remove the seat belt buckles (A) and the center seat belt detachable anchor (B).
Install the buckles and the anchor in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
Tighten the bolts by hand first, then tighten to the specified torque.
Assemble the washers on the anchor bolts as shown.
Left side anchor bolt installation
Right side anchor bolt installation
Low Oil Pressure Indicator
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flashing or stays on, the oil pressure has dropped very low or lost pressure. Serious
engine damage is possible, and ...
Manual Transmission
The manual transmission is synchronized in all forward gears for smooth operation.
It has a lockout so you cannot shift directly from fifth to reverse. When shifting
up or down, make sure you pu ...
Temporarily Repairing a Flat Tire
Canadian models with automatic transmission
If the tire has a large cut or is otherwise severely damaged, you will need
to have the
vehicle towed. If the tire only has a small puncture, from a nai ...