Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioner Replacement - Right Front Buick

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .



2. Remove the front bucket seat. Refer to Bucket Seat Replacement .
3. Remove the front seat belt anchor from the rear outboard stud.



4. Open the seat belt guide loop cover.
5. Remove the nut from seat belt guide loop.



6. Remove the seat belt guide loop from the guide adjuster bracket.



7. Remove the center pillar lower trim. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement .
8. Remove the bolt from the seat belt retractor.



9. Remove the seat belt retractor from the center pillar.
10. Remove the front seat belt from the vehicle.

1. Install the seat belt retractor to the center pillar.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.




2. Install the bolt to the seat belt retractor.

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

3. Install the center pillar lower trim. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement .



4. Place the seat belt guide loop to the guide adjuster bracket.



5. Install the nut to the seat belt guide loop.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 42 N·m (31 lb ft).

6. Install the seat belt guide loop cover.



7. Place the seat belt anchor plate to the seat rear outboard stud.
8. Install the front bucket seat. Refer to Bucket Seat Replacement .
9. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .