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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the retractor side belt (1) to the vehicle.
  2. Install the retractor side seat belt anchor bracket (5) to the rear seat stud (4).
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install the nuts securing the front seat/retractor side seat belt (1) lower anchor bracket to the floor.

    Tighten

    Tighten the front seat/retractor side seat belt lower anchor nut to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).

    Fig 1: Installing Retractor Side Belt To Vehicle
    G01533741Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the seat belt retractor (2) to the center pillar (1).
  5. Use the J 29843-9  in order to install the retractor bolt (3).

    Tighten

    Tighten the front seat belt retractor bolt to 43 N.m (32 lb ft).

    Fig 2: Installing Seat Belt Retractor Center Pillar
    G01533742Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the plastic escutcheon (3) into the center pillar where the retractor side seat belt webbing exits.
  7. Install the center pillar lower trim panels. INTERIOR TRIM  in Interior Trim.
  8. Install the center pillar upper trim panels. Refer to INTERIOR TRIM  in interior Trim.
  9. Install the nut securing the front seat belt upper guide loop anchor (2) to the center pillar.

    Tighten

    Tighten the front seat belt upper guide loop anchor nut to 29 N.m (21 lb ft).

  10. Install the plastic shoulder belt guide cover to the adjuster bracket (2).
    Fig 3: Installing Plastic Shoulder Belt Guide Cover To Adjuster Bracket
    G01533743Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.