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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2004 🢒 Savana 🢒 Restraints 🢒 Seat Belts 🢒 Front Seat Belt Retractor Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 887182 Size: SH
  1. Using a flat bladed tool, remove the shoulder/seat belt guide adjuster cover (1).

    2. Object Number: 158290 Size: SH
  2. Remove the shoulder/seat belt guide retaining bolt from the shoulder belt guide adjuster.
  3. Remove the shoulder/seat belt guide from the shoulder belt guide adjuster.
  4. Remove the front door upper pillar garnish molding. Refer to Upper Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .

    5. Object Number: 887184 Size: SH
  5. Remove the front door lower pillar garnish molding. Refer to Lower Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
  6. Disengage the front seat belt retractor guide (4) from the pillar.
  7. Remove the shoulder/seat belt retractor bolt (2) from the lower pillar.
  8. Remove the shoulder/seat belt retractor (1) assembly from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 158293 Size: SH
  1. Install the shoulder/seat belt retractor assembly 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 shoulder/seat belt retractor retaining bolt to the lower pillar.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the shoulder/seat belt retractor retaining bolt to 52 N·m (38 lb ft).

  3. Install the front door lower pillar garnish molding. Refer to Lower Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
  4. Install the front door upper pillar garnish molding. Refer to Upper Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .

    5. Object Number: 158290 Size: SH
  5. Install the shoulder/seat belt guide to the shoulder belt guide adjuster.
  6. Install the upper shoulder/seat belt guide retaining bolt to the vehicle.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the upper shoulder/seat belt guide retaining bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 887183 Size: SH
  7. Install the shoulder/seat belt guide to the guide adjuster cover (1).