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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Seat Mounting Component View
    GM71215Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the seat. Refer to Seat Replacement (Power) or Seat Replacement (Manual) in Seats.
    2. Fig 2: Rear Compartment Front Side Trim Panel
    GM376653Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the rear compartment front side trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Compartment Front Side (Convertible) or Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Compartment Front Side (Hardtop) or Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Compartment Front Side (Coupe) in Interior Trim.
  3. Partially remove the intermediate carpet.
    4. Fig 3: Lower Lock Pillar Trim
    GM333454Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the lower lock pillar trim. Refer to Trim Replacement - Lock Pillar (Upper Convertible) or Trim Replacement - Lock Pillar (Coupe) or Trim Replacement - Lock Pillar (Lower Convertible and Hard Top) in Interior Trim.
    5. Fig 4: ASR Module Ground Wire & Bolt
    GM567646Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the ground wire bolt and ASR module from the left side only.
  6. Reposition the wire harness.
  7. Reposition the seat belt.
  8. Install a protective cover over the interior trim of the vehicle.
    9. Fig 5: Upper Retractor Anchor Plate & Lock Pillar
    GM549405Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Drill a 38 mm (1.5 in) hole (1) in the lock pillar above the upper retractor anchor plate as shown.
  10. Insert a rod down through the drilled out hole and out through the anchor plate.
  11. Bend a hook on the end of the rod.
  12. Hook the anchor plate.
    13. Fig 6: Anchor Plate Spot Welds
    GM577116Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Locate the anchor plate spot weld witness marks on the lock pillar.
  14. Drill out the spot welds (1) that are securing the anchor plate to the lock pillar.
    15. Fig 7: Anchor Plate & Hooked Rod
    GM567598Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the anchor plate with the hooked rod up through the drilled out hole.
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