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Safety Belt Buckle - 3rd Row: Removal

WARNING: After any crash, all of the following seatbelt assemblies and attaching hardware must be inspected by an authorized dealer to verify correct function:

If any seatbelt assembly is damaged, does not operate correctly or does not pass all of the Functional Tests in the  Component Tests  , a new seatbelt assembly must be installed. If any seatbelt assembly attaching areas are damaged or distorted, the sheet metal must be restored to its original structural integrity and new seatbelt assembly and attaching hardware must be installed. Failure to install new seatbelt assemblies and attaching hardware may increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash. 

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    Remove the safety belt buckle.

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      Remove the inboard pivot covers.

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      Fold the seat back down and position the seat in the vertical position.

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      Remove the bolt and safety belt buckle.