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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Inserting Stiff Wire Through Drilled Out Hole & Through Anchor Plate Hole
    GM567601Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Insert a stiff wire down through the drilled out hole and out through the anchor plate hole.
  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. Fig 2: Inserting Hooked Rod Through Anchor Plate Hole
    GM567603Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Insert a hooked rod through the anchor plate hole.
  4. Hook the anchor plate (1).
  5. Align the plate to the lock pillar opening.
  6. Pull the plate tight against the inside of the lock pillar.
    7. Fig 3: Anchor Plate & Pillar
    GM567605Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    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.
    8. Fig 4: Grind Welded Surface
    GM483972Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the stiff wire and the hooked rod.
  9. Grind smooth the welded surface.
    10. Fig 5: Primer Repaired Area
    GM483975Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Apply primer to the repaired area.
    11. Fig 6: Covering Drilled Hole With Sealing Patch
    GM567606Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Cover the drilled hole with a sealing patch.
    12. Fig 7: ASR Module Ground Wire & Bolt
    GM567646Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the protective cover from the interior of the vehicle.
    13. 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).

  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 (Convertible) or Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Compartment Front Side (Hardtop) or Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Compartment Front Side (Coupe) in Interior Trim.
  18. Install the seat. Refer to Seat Replacement (Power) or Seat Replacement (Manual) in Seats.
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