verification test procedure should be performed following service of any SRS component. See
VERIFICATION TEST - SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM.
SECOND ROW CENTER ANCHOR AND LEFT SEAT BELT BUCKLE
Fig. 68: Second Row Center And Seat Belt Buckle Components
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
1. Position the second row left outboard buckle anchor plate (5) between the seat back and the seat cushion
(10).
2. Lower the second row center seat belt and left outboard seat belt buckle anchors over the stud (4) on the
rear floor panel (9).
3. Install and tighten the nut (3) that secures the anchors to the stud on the rear floor panel. Tighten the nut
to 62.5 N.m (46 ft. lbs.).
WARNING:
To avoid serious or fatal injury during and following any seat belt or child
restraint anchor service, carefully inspect all seat belts, buckles,
mounting hardware, retractors, tether straps, and anchors for proper
installation, operation, or damage. Replace any belt that is cut, frayed, or
torn. Straighten any belt that is twisted. Tighten any loose fasteners.
Replace any belt that has a damaged or ineffective buckle or retractor.
Replace any belt that has a bent or damaged latch plate or anchor plate.
Replace any child restraint anchor or the unit to which the anchor is
integral that has been bent or damaged. Never attempt to repair a seat
belt or child restraint component. Always replace damaged or ineffective
seat belt and child restraint components with the correct, new and
unused replacement parts .
NOTE:
The anchor plates for the left outboard second row seat belt buckle and the
second row center seat belt anchor are secured to each other by a soft metal
grommet as an assembly aid during the manufacturing process and, once
removed, the grommet does not require reinstallation.
2007 Dodge Nitro R/T
2007 RESTRAINTS Service Information - Nitro