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Front Seat Belt Retractor Replacement

Fig 1: Front Seat Belt Retractor
GM4086668Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
Callout Component Name
WARNING: Refer to SIR Warning .

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Remove the center pillar lower trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement .
  3. Remove the center pillar upper trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
  4. Remove the front seat belt anchor plate tensioner cover and bolt. Refer to Front Seat Belt Anchor Plate Tensioner Replacement .
1 Front Seat Belt Anchor Bolt
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten 
40 N.m (30 lb ft)
2 Front Seat Belt Retractor Retainer
3 Front Seat Belt Anchor Plate Tensioner Bolt
Tighten 
6 N.m (53 lb in)
4 Front Seat Belt Retractor Bolt
Tighten 
40 N.m (30 lb ft)
5 Front Seat Belt Retractor Assembly
Procedure 
Remove the retractor from the body panel.