Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Refer to SIR CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.

Disable the drivers seat SIR system. Refer to ZONE 7 in Air Bag Restraint Systems.
Remove the front seat belt lower anchor bolt trim cover (4).
Remove the front seat belt lower anchor bolt (5).

Fig 1: Removing Front Seat Belt Lower Anchor Bolt & Trim Cover (Left Front)
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Remove the front side door sill trim plate. Refer to DOOR SILL PLATE REPLACEMENT in Interior Trim.
Remove the rear side door sill trim plate. Refer to DOOR SILL PLATE REPLACEMENT in Interior Trim.
Remove the center pillar lower trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - LOWER CENTER PILLAR in Interior Trim.

Fig 2: View Of Seat Belt Retractor Components (Left Front)
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Remove the front seat shoulder belt guide adjuster trim cover (3) and the bolt (2).
Remove the front seat shoulder belt guide adjuster (1).

Fig 3: Removing Front Seat Shoulder Belt Guide Adjuster, Trim Cover & Bolt (Left Front)
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Disconnect the pretensioner electrical connector (1).

Fig 4: Disconnecting Pretensioner Electrical Connector (Left Front)
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Remove the following components from the vehicle:
- The upper bolt (3)
- The lower bolt (6)
- The front seat belt retractor (7)
Fig 5: Removing Upper Bolt, Lower Bolt & Front Seat Belt Retractor (Left Front)
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