Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 GMC Sierra, 2004 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2004 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Move the front seat to the full forward position.
- Remove the seat back cover and pad. Refer to Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement - Front in Seats.
- Separate the seat foam from the cardboard to gain access to the retainer on the seat belt side.
- Remove the seat belt side cardboard retainers.
- Move the cardboard outwards to gain access to the lower seat belt retractor bolt.
- Remove the retractor bolt.
- Remove the retractor tower retaining screw.
- Remove the retractor tower cover.
- Remove the upper anchor bolt.
- Remove the retractor from the seat.
IMPORTANT:
Do not remove the seat back cover from the head restraint retainers.