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Installation Procedure

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  1. Insert a stiff wire down through the drilled out hole and out through the anchor plate hole.
    Fig 1: Inserting Stiff Wire Into Access Hole & Out Anchor Plate Hole
    G01452407Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Place the new anchor plate, flat side first, onto the stiff wire and allow the plate to slide downward to the anchor plate hole.
  3. Insert a hooked rod through the anchor plate hole.
  4. Hook the anchor plate (1).
    Fig 2: Aligning Anchor Plate To Lock Pillar Opening
    G01452408Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Align the plate to the lock pillar opening.
  6. Pull the plate tight against the inside of the lock pillar.
    CAUTION: To avoid personal injury when exposed to welding flashes or to galvanized (Zinc Oxide) metal toxic fumes while grinding/cutting on any type of metal or sheet molded compound, you must work in a properly ventilated area, wearing an approved respirator, eye protection, earplugs, welding gloves, and protective clothing.
  7. Mig weld the anchor plate into position welding both ends of the anchor plate to the pillar.
    Fig 3: Welding Anchor Plate Into Position On Pillar
    G01452409Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the stiff wire and the hooked rod.
  9. Grind smooth the welded surface.
    Fig 4: Grinding Welded Surface Smooth
    G01452410Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Apply primer to the repaired area.
    Fig 5: Applying Primer To Repaired Area
    G01452411Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Cover the drilled hole with a sealing patch.
    Fig 6: Applying Sealing Patch To Drilled Hole
    G01452412Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the protective cover from the interior of the vehicle.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  13. Reposition the ground wires and install the ground bolt on the left side only.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the antenna ground bolt to 5.8 N.m (51 lb in).

    Fig 7: Installing Ground Wire Bolt & ASR Module
    G01452413Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Install the intermediate carpet.
  15. Install the bolt attaching the upper seat belt retractor to the new anchor plate.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt to 41 N.m (31 lb ft).

  16. Install the lock pillar lower 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.
  17. Install the rear compartment front side trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - REAR COMPARTMENT FRONT SIDE (COUPE)  or  TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - REAR COMPARTMENT FRONT SIDE (CONVERTIBLE)  or  TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - REAR COMPARTMENT FRONT SIDE (HARDTOP)  in Interior Trim.
  18. Install the seat. Refer to SEAT REPLACEMENT (POWER)  or  SEAT REPLACEMENT (MANUAL)  in Seats.
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