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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 1998 🢒 LeSabre 🢒 Restraints 🢒 Seat Belts 🢒 Rear Seat Belt Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement in Seats.
  2. Remove the seat back to the rear shelf trim.Slide the belts through the slots. Refer to Rear Window Shelf Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.

    3. Object Number: 195829 Size: SH
  3. Remove the lap belt retractors and the anchor bolts.
  4. Remove the shoulder and lap belt retractors from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 195829 Size: SH
  1. Position the tab on the shoulder retractor with the hole in the shelf panel. Place the shoulder belt retractor on the shelf panel and install the anchor bolt.

    2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  2. Tighten the anchor bolt.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).

  3. Position the lap belt on the floor so the tabs on the bottom of the retractor are on each side of the bump on the floor pan. The bump is forward of the anchor hole. Make sure the webbing is not twisted.
  4. Install the anchor bolt.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).

  5. Install the rear window trim slide belts into the slots. Refer to Rear Window Reveal Molding Replacement in Stationary Windows.
  6. Install the rear seat back. Refer to Rear Seat Back Replacement in Seats.