Front Seat Belt Retractor Replacement

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Front Seat Belt Retractor Components

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
WARNING: Refer to SIR Warning . WARNING: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Warning . WARNING: 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 appropriate country, regional or local laws. Preliminary Procedures Move the front seat to a full forward and full up position. Disable the SIR. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling . Remove the center pillar upper trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
1	Driver or Passenger Seat Belt Tensioner Cover
2	Driver or Passenger Seat Belt Tensioner Cover Fastener CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 6 N.m (53 lb in)
3	Driver or Passenger Seat Belt Tensioner Cover
4	Driver or Passenger Seat Retractor Side Belt Fastener (Upper) Tighten 45 N.m (33 lb ft)
5	Driver or Passenger Seat Belt Retractor Fastener (Lower retractor, upper fastener) Tighten 9 N.m (80 lb in)
6	Driver or Passenger Seat Retractor Side Belt Fastener (Lower) Tighten 45 N.m (33 lb ft)
7	Driver or Passenger Seat Retractor Side Belt Push On Retainer Procedure Use a flat-bladed tool to remove locking pin in retainer.
8	Driver or Passenger Front Seat Belt Retractor Assembly Procedure Disconnect the electrical connector. Refer to Pretensioner Handling and Scrapping . If vehicle is equipped with front seat motorized retractor (AX7). Refer to Control Module References .