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Installation Procedure

NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Install the front seat belt retractor (7) to the vehicle. Secure the retractor with the upper bolt (3) and the lower bolt (6).

    Tighten 

    • Tighten the front seat belt retractor upper mounting bolt to 4.9 N.m (43 lb in).
    • Tighten the front seat belt retractor lower mounting bolt to 42 N.m (31 lb ft).
    Fig 1: Installing Front Seat Belt Retractor, Upper Bolt & Lower Bolt (Left Front)
    G01435158Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Connect the pretensioner electrical connector (1).
    Fig 2: Connecting Pretensioner Electrical Connector (Left Front)
    G01435159Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the front seat shoulder belt guide adjuster (1) bolt.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the adjuster bolt to 42 N.m (31 lb ft).

  4. Install the front seat shoulder belt guide trim cover (3).
    Fig 3: Installing Front Seat Shoulder Belt Guide Adjuster, Trim Cover & Bolt (Left Front)
    G01435160Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the center pillar lower trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - LOWER CENTER PILLAR in Interior Trim.
  6. Install the front side door sill trim plate. Refer to DOOR SILL PLATE REPLACEMENT in Interior Trim.
  7. Install the rear side door sill trim plate. Refer to DOOR SILL PLATE REPLACEMENT in Interior Trim.
  8. Install the front seat belt lower anchor bolt (5) to the front lower anchor.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the anchor bolt to 42 N.m (31 lb ft).

  9. Install the front seat belt lower anchor bolt trim cover (4).
  10. Enable the driver seat SIR system. Refer to ZONE 7 in Air Bag Restraint Systems.
    Fig 4: Installing Front Seat Belt Lower Anchor Bolt & Trim Cover (Left Front)
    G01435161Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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