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Installation Procedure

  1. Position the seat belt retractor onto the seat. Line up the tab on the retractor to the tab on the seat frame.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the upper anchor bolt.

    Tighten 

    1. Tighten the bolt to 53 N.m (39 lb ft).
    Fig 1: Installing Upper Anchor Bolt
    G01459714Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the retractor tower cover.
  4. Install the retractor tower cover retaining screw.

    Tighten 

    1. Tighten the screw to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
    Fig 2: Installing Retractor Tower Cover
    G01459715Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the retractor.
  6. Install the retractor bolt.

    Tighten 

    1. Tighten the bolt to 53 N.m (39 lb ft).
  7. Install the rear cardboard panel retainers.
  8. Install the seat back cover and pad. Refer to SEAT BACK COVER AND PAD REPLACEMENT - FRONT in SEAT SYSTEM .
  9. Move the seat to its original position.
    Fig 3: Installing Retractor Bolt
    G01459716Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.