Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Right Front Pontiac

1. Open the seat belt guide loop cover.



2. Remove the nut from guide loop.
3. Remove the seat belt guide loop from the guide adjuster bracket.
4. Remove the center pillar lower trim. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
5. Remove the bolts from the seat belt intermediate guide.
6. Remove the seat belt intermediate guide from the center pillar.
7. Remove the seat belt retractor bolt.
8. Remove the seat belt retractor from the center pillar.



9. Remove the anchor plate nut from the front seat stud.
10. Remove the anchor plate from the front seat stud.

1. Install the seat belt retractor into the T-slot in the center pillar.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

2. Install the seat belt retractor bolt.

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

3. Install the seat belt intermediate guide to the center pillar.



4. Install the seat belt intermediate guide bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the seat belt intermediate guide bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

5. Place the anchor plate to the seat stud.
6. Install the anchor plate nut to the seat stud.

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

7. Install the center pillar lower trim. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
8. Place the seat belt guide loop to the guide adjuster bracket.



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

Tighten
Tighten the seat belt guide loop nut to 42 N·m (31 lb ft).

10. Close the seat belt guide loop cover.