Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Open the seat belt guide loop cover.
Remove the guide loop nut.
Remove the guide loop from the guide adjuster bracket.
Remove the lower center pillar trim. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - LOWER CENTER PILLAR in Interior Trim.

Fig 1: Removing Guide Loop Nut - Left Front
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Remove the intermediate guide bolts.

Fig 2: Removing intermediate guide bolts - Left Front
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Remove the anchor plate nut from the seat stud.
Remove the anchor plate from the seat stud.

Fig 3: Removing anchor plate from seat stud - Left Front
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Remove the seat belt retractor bolt.
Remove the seat belt retractor from the lower center pillar.

Fig 4: Removing Seat Belt Retractor From Lower Center Pillar - Left Front
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