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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: Locating Seat Belt Retractor Components
    GM179355Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: The driver's front seat belt assembly attaches to the body side frame locking B-pillar.
  1. Remove the shoulder belt guide plastic cover (2).
  2. Remove the anchor nut from the seat belt upper guide loop.
  3. Remove the center pillar upper trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Upper Center Pillar in Interior Trim.
  4. Remove the center pillar lower trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Lower Center Pillar in Interior Trim.
  5. Remove the plastic escutcheon (3) where the retractor side seat belt webbing exits B-pillar trim.
    6. Fig 2: Locating Seat Belt Retractor Components
    GM179372Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Use the J 29843-9  in order to remove the bolt (3) from the seat belt retractor (2). See Special Tools .
  7. Remove the seat belt retractor from the B-pillar (1).
  8. Remove the 2 nuts securing the front seat to the floor.
  9. Remove the 2 nuts securing the front seat to the floor.
    10. Fig 3: Locating Seat Belt Retractor Components
    GM179355Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Raise the rear of the seat in order to remove the seat belt anchor bracket (5) from the seat stud (4).
  11. Remove the push-on the retainer (6) from the seat stud (4).
  12. Remove the retractor side belt (1) from the vehicle.
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