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Removal Procedure

    WARNING: Refer to SIR Warning .
    WARNING: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Warning .
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Move the seat all the way forward towards the front of the vehicle, to gain access to the seat belt.
  3. Remove the seat belt tensioner trim cover. Refer to Front Seat Belt Front Trim Cover Replacement .
  4. Remove the front seat outer rear track cover. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Outer Adjuster Rear Finish Cover Replacement .
  5. Remove the front seat outer front track cover. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Outer Adjuster Front Finish Cover Replacement .
  6. Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement .
  7. Remove the front and rear door sill trim plates. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement .
  8. Remove the lower centre pillar trim plate. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement .
  9. Remove the upper centre pillar trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
  10. Remove the front seat belt tensioner. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Belt Tensioner Replacement .
    11. Fig 1: View Of Intermediate Seat Belt Guide
    GM1959862Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the intermediate seat belt guide screws (2).
  12. Remove the intermediate seat belt guide (1).
    13. Fig 2: Identifying Front Seat Belt Upper Guide Assembly
    GM1959868Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the front seat belt upper guide bolt assembly (1).
    14. Fig 3: Identifying Front Seat Belt Retractor
    GM2041133Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Disconnect the seat belt retractor pretensioner electrical connector (4).
  15. Remove the front seat belt retractor bolt (3).
  16. Lift the retractor (1) in an upwards direction.
  17. Tilt the retractor on a 30 degree angle making sure that the locking tab (2) is clear.
  18. Remove the dust cover from the centre pillar (if required).
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