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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the plug for seat belt anchor bolt.
  2. Remove the seat belt anchor bolt.
    Fig 1: Removing Seat Belt Anchor Bolt
    G01560186Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Lift up on the bottom edge of the shoulder belt guide cover.
  4. Remove the shoulder belt guide bolt.
  5. Remove the carpet retainer. Refer to CARPET RETAINER REPLACEMENT (SEDAN) in Interior Trim.
    Fig 2: Removing Shoulder Belt Guide Bolt With Guide Cover
    G01560187Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the seat belt retractor bolt.
  7. Pull upward on the seat belt retractor.

    This will disengage the retractor from the T-slot in the center pillar.

    Fig 3: Removing Seat Belt Retractor Bolt
    G01560188Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.