Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Sunfire and 2003 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).
Install the left carpet retainer. Refer to CARPET RETAINER REPLACEMENT (SEDAN) in Interior Trim.

Fig 1: Installing Seat Belt Retractor Bolt
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Install the shoulder belt guide bolt.
Tighten

Tighten the bolt to 41 N.m (30 lb ft).
Push down on the shoulder belt guide cover until fully seated.

Fig 2: Installing Shoulder Belt Guide Bolt With Guide Cover
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Install the seat belt anchor bolt.
Tighten

Tighten the bolt to 48 N.m (35 lb ft).
Install the seat belt sleeve anchor plug.
Inspect left front seat belt retractor for proper operation. Refer to OPERATIONAL AND FUNCTIONAL CHECKS .

Fig 3: Installing Seat Belt Anchor Bolt With Sleeve Anchor Plug
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