Front Seat Belt Replacement

Front Seat Belt Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Using a small flat-bladed tool, depress the button on the seat buckle quick disconnect feature while pulling up on the shoulder belt to disengage the shoulder belt from the front seat assembly.
2. Remove the lower garnish molding from the center pillar. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Garnish Molding Replacement (Service and Repair).




3. Remove the retractor fastener and remove the retractor.
4. Remove the shoulder belt webbing retainer by pulling on the retainer while using a flat-bladed tool to disengage the attaching clips.
5. Remove the shoulder belt from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





Note: Apply GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489), Permatex(R) 24200 or equivalent on all restraint fasteners prior to installation.

1. Position the shoulder belt retractor into the center pillar positioning unit with the locking tab in the body structure notch.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the retractor fastener and tighten to 45 Nm (33 lb ft).
3. Snap the shoulder belt webbing retainer into the center pillar.
4. Install the lower garnish molding into the center pillar. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Garnish Molding Replacement (Service and Repair).




5. Install the seat belt to the seat assembly.