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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Impala 🢒 Restraints 🢒 Seat Belts 🢒 Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Left Front

Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Left Front Impala

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 370563 Size: SH
  1. Remove the seat belt anchor nut from the seat stud.

    2. Object Number: 471311 Size: SH
  2. Open the seat belt guide loop cover.
  3. Remove the nut from seat belt guide loop.
  4. Remove the seat belt guide loop from the guide adjuster bracket.
  5. Remove the center pillar lower trim. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.

    6. Object Number: 471313 Size: SH
  6. Remove the bolts from the seat belt intermediate guide.
  7. Remove the seat belt intermediate guide from the center pillar.

    8. Object Number: 471314 Size: SH
  8. Remove the seat belt retractor bolt.
  9. Remove the seat belt retractor from the center pillar.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 471314 Size: SH
  1. Install the seat belt retractor into the T-slot in the center pillar.

    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. Install the seat belt retractor bolt.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the seat belt retractor bolt to 68 N·m (50 lb ft).


    Object Number: 471313 Size: SH
  3. Install the seat belt intermediate guide to the center pillar.
  4. Install the seat belt intermediate guide bolts.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the seat belt intermediate guide bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  5. Install the center pillar lower trim. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.

    6. Object Number: 471311 Size: SH
  6. Position the seat belt guide loop to the guide adjuster bracket.
  7. Install the nut to the seat belt guide loop.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 42 N·m (31 lb ft).

  8. Close the seat belt guide loop cover.

    9. Object Number: 370563 Size: SH
  9. Install the seat belt anchor nut to the seat stud.

    10. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 42 N·m (31 lb ft).

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Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 370563 Size: SH
  1. Remove the seat belt anchor nut from the seat stud.

    2. Object Number: 178570 Size: SH
  2. Remove the seat belt (2) from the seat belt guide (1) through the slit in the guide.

    3. Object Number: 471309 Size: SH
  3. Open the seat belt guide loop cover.
  4. Remove the seat belt guide loop bolt.
  5. Remove the seat belt guide loop from the inner upper quarter.
  6. Remove the rear quarter lower trim panel. Refer to Rear Quarter Lower Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.

    7. Object Number: 471300 Size: SH
  7. Remove the trim cover from the rear quarter lower trim panel.
  8. Remove the seat belt through the opening in the rear quarter lower trim panel.

    9. Object Number: 471297 Size: SH
  9. Remove the bolt from the seat belt retractor.
  10. Remove the seat belt retractor from the rear quarter inner panel.
  11. Pull back the carpet.

    12. Object Number: 471307 Size: SH
  12. Remove the bolt from the seat belt anchor.
  13. Remove the seat belt from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 471307 Size: SH
  1. Install the seat belt anchor to the vehicle

    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. Install the anchor bolt to the seat belt buckle.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the anchor bolt to 42 N·m (31 lb ft).

  3. Return the carpet to the original position.

    4. Object Number: 471297 Size: SH
  4. Install the seat belt retractor to the rear quarter inner panel.
  5. Install the bolt to the seat belt retractor.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the seat belt retractor bolt to 68 N·m (50 lb ft).


    Object Number: 471300 Size: SH
  6. Install the seat belt through the opening in the rear quarter lower trim panel.
  7. Install the trim cover to the rear quarter lower trim panel.
  8. Install the rear quarter lower trim panel. Refer to Rear Quarter Lower Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.

    9. Object Number: 471309 Size: SH
  9. Position the guide loop to the rear quarter inner panel.
  10. Install the guide loop bolt.

    11. Tighten
    Tighten the guide loop bolt to 42 N·m (31 lb ft).

  11. Close the seat belt guide loop cover.

    12. Object Number: 370563 Size: SH
  12. Install the seat belt anchor nut to the seat stud.

    13. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 42 N·m (31 lb ft).