Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Seat Belt Retractor Components

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CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution in Cautions and Notices.

Disable the passenger seat SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 9 in SIR.
Remove the front seat belt lower anchor bolt trim cover (4).
Remove the front seat belt lower anchor bolt (5).

Fig 2: Seat Belt Retractor Components

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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 .
Remove the center pillar lower trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Lower Center Pillar in Interior Trim.

Fig 3: Front Seat Shoulder Belt Guide Adjuster, Trim Cover And Bolt

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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 4: Disconnecting/Connecting Pretensioner Electrical Connector

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Disconnect the pretensioner electrical connector (1).

Fig 5: Seat Belt Retractor Components

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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)