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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Identifying Front Seat Belt Retractor
    GM2041133Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the front seat belt dust cover to the vehicle (if removed).
    2. IMPORTANT: Make sure that the locking tab (2) is seated correctly.
  2. Install the front seat belt retractor (1) to the vehicle.
    3. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  3. Install the retractor to pillar retaining bolt (4).

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 43 N.m (32 lb ft).

  4. Connect the seat belt retractor pretensioner electrical connector (4).
    5. Fig 2: Identifying Front Seat Belt Upper Guide Assembly
    GM1959868Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the front seat belt upper guide assembly (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the front seat belt upper guide bolt (2) to 43 N.m (32 lb ft).

    6. Fig 3: View Of Intermediate Seat Belt Guide
    GM1959862Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the intermediate seat belt guide (1) to the vehicle. Secure the guide with the screws (2).

    Tighten:  Tighten the intermediate seat belt guide screws (2) to 3 N.m (27 lb in).

  7. Install the front seat belt tensioner. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Belt Tensioner Replacement .
  8. Install the upper center pillar trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
  9. Install the lower center panel trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement .
  10. Install the front and rear door sill trim plates. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement .
  11. Install the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement .
  12. Install the front seat outer front track cover. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Outer Adjuster Front Finish Cover Replacement .
  13. Install the front seat outer rear track cover. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Outer Adjuster Rear Finish Cover Replacement .
  14. Install the front seat belt tensioner trim cover. Refer to Front Seat Belt Front Trim Cover Replacement .
  15. Move the front seat back to original position.
  16. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  17. If re-programming is required. Refer to Control Module References .
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