GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Slide the front seat all the way forward.

  2. Object Number: 361863  Size: SH
  3. Remove the seat belt from the seat belt guide located on the side of the bucket seat.
  4. Remove the cover from the shoulder belt guide to expose the bolt.
  5. Remove the retaining bolt from the shoulder belt guide adjuster bracket.
  6. Remove the left inside garnish molding. Refer to Center Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement - Left Side in Interior Trim.
  7. Remove the body side front lower molding. Refer to Body Side Front Lower Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
  8. Remove the electrical connectors.
  9. Remove the bolt retaining the retractor from the pillar, lift upward to release.
  10. 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.

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

  5. Install the electrical connectors.
  6. Install the body side front lower molding. Refer to Body Side Front Lower Trim Panel Replacement .
  7. Install the left inside garnish molding. Refer to Center Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement - Left Side .

  8. Object Number: 361863  Size: SH
  9. Install the bolt retaining the shoulder belt guide to the adjuster bracket.
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the shoulder belt retaining bolt to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).

  11. Install the cover to the shoulder belt guide.
  12. Install the seat belt to the seat belt guide located on the side of the bucket seat.
  13. Slide the front seat back in position.