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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 seat stud (4).
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  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 nuts to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).

    Fig 1: Installing Retractor Side Belt, Retainer & Stud (Left Front)
    G01814704Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the seat belt retractor (2) to the B-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 Shoulder Belt Guide Adjuster Bracket & B-Pillar (Left Front)
    G01814705Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the plastic escutcheon (3) into the B-pillar trim where the retractor side seat belt webbing exits.
  7. Install the center pillar lower trim panels. Refer to GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT - LOWER PILLAR .
  8. Install the center pillar upper trim panels. Refer to GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT - UPPER PILLAR .
  9. Install the nut securing the front seat belt upper guide loop anchor (2) to the B-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 Shoulder Belt Guide Plastic Cover (Left Front)
    G01814706Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.