Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Sunfire and 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

IMPORTANT: Remove any twists in the seat belt webbing before final assembly.

Insert the top of the seat belt retractor into the T-slot.
Push down the top of the retractor to engage the retractor with the T-slot in the center pillar.

NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Install the seat belt retractor bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 48 N.m (35 lb ft).

Fig 1: View Of Front Seat Belt Retractor Bolt (Sedan)
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Install the left carpet retainer. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement (Sedan) or Carpet Retainer Replacement (Coupe) in Interior Trim.
Install the shoulder belt guide bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 41 N.m (30 lb ft).

Fig 2: Exploded View Of Front Shoulder Belt Guide Cover (Sedan)
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Push down on the shoulder belt guide cover until fully seated.
Install the seat belt anchor bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 48 N.m (35 lb ft).

Fig 3: Locating Front Seat Belt Anchor Bolt (Sedan)
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Reposition the sleeve over the anchor plate bolt.
Inspect left front seat belt retractor for proper operation. Refer to Operational and Functional Checks .