Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Buick LaCrosse and 2008 Buick Allure. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution .

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

CAUTION: When carrying an undeployed inflatable restraint seat belt pretensioner:

Do not carry the seat belt pretensioner by the wires or connector.
Carry the seat belt pretensioner by the piston tube, keeping hands and fingers away from the cable.
Make sure the open end of the seat belt pretensioner piston tube points away from you and other people.
Do not cover the seat belt pretensioner piston tube opening with your hand.

Failure to observe these guidelines may result in personal injury.

For pretensioner handling and scrapping refer to Pretensioner Handling and Scrapping .
Remove the seat bolts. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .

Fig 1: Identifying Position Assurance Pin & Pretensioner Electric Connector

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Tip the seat forward, remove the position assurance pin (2), and disconnect the pretensioner electric connector (1) from the body harness.
Disconnect the seat harness connector from the body harness.
Disconnect the pretensioner electrical connector from the seat electrical harness.
If equipped, disconnect the seat belt reminder cable.

Fig 2: Locating Seat Belt Buckle Pretensioner

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Remove the nut from the seat belt pretensioner.
Remove the wiring harness from the seat belt pretensioner through the seat bottom frame.
Remove the pretensioner from the seat.