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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the bolt that retains the lower seat belt anchor plate to the vehicle.
    Fig 1: Removing Lower Seat Belt Anchor Plate Bolt
    G01478442Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Carefully pry open the upper seat belt anchor plate cover with a flat-bladed tool.
    Fig 2: Prying Open Upper Seat Belt Anchor Plate Cover
    G01478443Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the bolt that retains the upper seat belt anchor plate to the vehicle.
  4. Remove the body side trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT-BODY SIDE (STANDARD CAB PICKUP) or TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT-BODY SIDE (EXTENDED CAB PICKUP) or TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT-BODY SIDE (2-DOOR UTILITY) or TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT-BODY SIDE (4-DOOR UTILITY) or TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT-BODY SIDE (CREW CAB) in Interior Trim.
  5. Guide the seat belt through the opening in the body side trim cover.
    Fig 3: Removing Upper Seat Belt Anchor Plate Bolt
    G01478444Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the bolt that retains the seat belt retractor assembly to the vehicle.
  7. Remove the seat belt retractor assembly from the vehicle.
    Fig 4: Removing Seat Belt Retractor Assembly & Bolt
    G01478445Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.