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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 SSR 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Wiring Systems 🢒 Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioner Replacement - Front

Removal Procedure
  1. Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling and SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Remove the lock pillar trim. Refer to Body Lock Pillar Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.

    3. Object Number: 1344130 Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the connector position assurance (CPA) (1) from the seat belt pretensioner.
  4. Disconnect the electrical connector (1).
  5. Remove the seat belt anchor fastener from the floor (2).

    6. Object Number: 1344131 Size: SH
  6. Route the seat belt webbing and anchor through the seat belt guide loop.

    7. Object Number: 1344133 Size: SH
  7. Remove the seat belt fastener (1).

    8. Object Number: 1344147 Size: SH
  8. Lift the seat belt pretensioner away from the hanger bracket.
  9. Remove the seat belt from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure
  1. Position the seat belt inside the vehicle.

    2. Object Number: 1344133 Size: SH
  2. Attach the seat belt pretensioner to the hanger bracket.

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

  3. Install the seat belt fastener (1).

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the seat belt fastener to 70 N·m (52 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1344131 Size: SH
  4. Route the seat belt webbing and anchor through the seat belt guide loop.

    5. Object Number: 1344130 Size: SH
  5. Install the seat belt anchor to the floor.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the seat belt-to-floor to 70 N·m (52 lb ft).

  6. Connect the electrical connection (1).
  7. Connect the CPA (1) to the seat belt pretensioner.
  8. Install the lock pillar trim. Refer to Body Lock Pillar Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
  9. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling and SIR Disabling and Enabling .