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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. NOTE: Make sure that the locking tab (2) is seated correctly.
  3. Install the front seat belt retractor (1) to the vehicle.
  4. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  5. Install the retractor to pillar retaining bolt (4) and tighten to 43 N.m (32 lb ft).
  6. Connect the seat belt retractor pretensioner electrical connector (4).
  7. Fig 2: Identifying Front Seat Belt Upper Guide Assembly
    GM1959868Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the front seat belt upper guide assembly (1) and tighten to 43 N.m (32 lb ft).
  9. Fig 3: View Of Intermediate Seat Belt Guide
    GM1959862Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the intermediate seat belt guide (1) to the vehicle. Secure the guide with the screws (2) and tighten to 3 N.m (27 lb in).
  11. Install the front seat belt tensioner. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Belt Tensioner Replacement .
  12. Install the upper centre pillar trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
  13. Install the lower centre panel trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement .
  14. Install the front and rear door sill trim plates. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement .
  15. Install the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement .
  16. Install the front seat outer front track cover. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Outer Adjuster Front Finish Cover Replacement .
  17. Install the front seat outer rear track cover. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Outer Adjuster Rear Finish Cover Replacement .
  18. Install the front seat belt tensioner trim cover. Refer to Front Seat Belt Front Trim Cover Replacement .
  19. Move the front seat back to original position.
  20. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  21. If re-programming is required. Refer to Control Module References .