Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioner Replacement - Front (Regular Cab)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 GMC Sierra and 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View Of Front Seat Belt Retractor Assembly & Components

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution . CAUTION: In order to prevent accidental deployment and the risk of personal injury, do not dispose of an undeployed inflatable restraint seat belt pretensioner as normal shop waste. Undeployed seat belt pretensioners contain substances that could cause severe illness or personal injury if their sealed containers are damaged during disposal. Use the following deployment procedures to safely dispose of an undeployed seat belt pretensioner. Failure to observe the following disposal methods may be a violation of federal, state, or local laws. Preliminary Procedures Disable the SIR. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling . Remove the front seats. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket . Remove the rear window lower molding. Refer to Rear Window Lower Garnish Molding Replacement (Regular Cab) or Rear Window Lower Garnish Molding Replacement (Ext Cab/Crew Cab w/A48) or Rear Window Lower Garnish Molding Replacement (Ext Cab/Crew Cab w/o A48) . Remove rear door sill plate. Refer to Rear Side Door Sill Plate Replacement (Extended Cab) or Rear Side Door Sill Plate Replacement (Crew Cab) . Remove the body lock pillar trim panel. Refer to Body Lock Pillar Trim Replacement (Regular Cab) or Body Lock Pillar Trim Replacement (Extended Cab) or Body Lock Pillar Trim Replacement (Crew Cab) .
1	Front Seat Belt Anchor Plate Bolt NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . Tighten: 45 N.m (33 lb ft)
2	Front Seat Belt Guide
3	Front Seat Belt Retractor Bolt Tip: Disconnect electrical connector. Tighten: 45 N.m (33 lb ft)
4	Front Seat Belt Adjuster Bolt Tighten: 45 N.m (33 lb ft)
5	Front Seat Belt Retractor Assembly Tip: Route seat belt through slot in body lock pillar trim panel.