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Installation Procedure

  1. Ensure that the seat belt is not twisted before installing the retractor.
  2. Install the seat belt (2) to the mounting stud.

    Ensure that the anti-rotation tab on the seat belt is located properly in the seat frame before tightening the retaining nut.

    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice   in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install the retaining nut.

    Tighten 

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

    Fig 1: Identifying Seat Belt Roller Assembly Bolts & Seat Belt Buckle Retaining Nut
    G02096483Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Position the seat belt over the roller assembly.

    Ensure that the seat belt is not twisted.

  5. Install the seat belt retractor.

    Ensure that the anti-rotation tab on the seat belt retractor is located properly on the seat frame before tightening the retractor fastener.

  6. Install the retaining bolt.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt to 26 N.m (19 lb ft).

    Fig 2: Seat Belt Retractor At Seat Frame
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  7. Install the roller assembly cover.
  8. Install the roller assembly screws.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the fasteners to 5 N.m (44 lb in).

  9. Ensure proper operation of the seat belt retractor.
  10. Reinstall the seat back cover. Refer to SEAT BACK COVER AND PAD REPLACEMENT -- FRONT in Seats.
  11. Install the front seat. Refer to SEAT REPLACEMENT -- BUCKET in Seats.
  12. Confirm proper operation of the seat belt retractors.