GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2005 🢒 Astro - 4WD 🢒 Body 🢒 Stationary Windows 🢒 Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Right Front

Removal Procedure
  1. Slide the front seat all the way forward.

    2. Object Number: 361955 Size: SH
  2. Remove the seat belt from the seat belt guide located on the side of the bucket seat.
  3. Remove the cover from the shoulder belt guide to expose the bolt.
  4. Remove the retaining bolt from the shoulder belt guide adjuster bracket.
  5. Remove the right front lock pillar inside garnish molding. Refer to Center Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement - Right Side in Interior Trim.
  6. Remove the cover on the base of the retractor to expose the bolt.
  7. Remove the bolt from the retractor to the pillar.
  8. Remove the electrical connectors.
  9. Remove the retractor from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the retractor to the vehicle.

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  2. Install the electrical connectors.
  3. Install the retractor bolt to the pillar.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the retractor bolt to the pillar to 53 N·m (39 lb ft).

  4. Install the cover to the base of the retractor.

    5. Object Number: 361955 Size: SH
  5. Install the bolt retaining the shoulder belt to the guide adjuster bracket.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the shoulder belt retaining bolt to

    30 N·m (22 lb ft).

  6. Install the right front lock pillar inside garnish molding. Refer to Center Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement - Left Side in Interior Trim.
  7. Install the cover to the shoulder belt guide.
  8. Install the seat belt to the seat belt guide located on the side of the bucket seat.
  9. Slide the front seat back in position.