Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2003 GMC Envoy XL, 2003 GMC Envoy, and 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Position the seat belt retractor bracket on the seat back frame.NOTE: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
- Install the seat belt retractor bracket bolt (1) to the bracket and seat back frame.
Tighten
Tighten the seat belt retractor bracket bolt to 55 N.m (40 lb ft).
- Position the seat belt retractor assembly onto the seat back frame.
- Install the push pin on the seat back retractor to the seat back frame.
- Install the rear seat belt center retractor nut.
Tighten
Tighten the rear seat belt center retractor nut to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).
- Install the seat belt into the retractor bracket by guiding the belt through the slot in the bracket.
- Install the rear seat back pad and cover. Refer to SEAT BACK COVER AND PAD REPLACEMENT - REAR NO. 1 (TRAILBLAZER, ENVOY & BRAVADA) or SEAT BACK COVER AND PAD REPLACEMENT - REAR NO. 1 (TRAILBLAZER EXT & ENVOY XL) in Seats.
- Install the rear seat back seat belt bezel onto the seat belt.
- Install the seat belt bezel to the seat back.
- Install the seat back bezel push pins.
- Install the rear seat belt anchor to the seat belt buckle bracket with the nut.
Tighten
Tighten the rear seat belt anchor nut to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Install the rear seat back assembly. Refer to SEAT CUSHION REPLACEMENT - REAR NO. 1 (TRAILBLAZER, ENVOY & BRAVADA) or SEAT BACK REPLACEMENT - REAR NO. 1(TRAILBLAZER EXT & ENVOY XL) in Seats.
Fig 2: Seat Belt Retractor Bracket Bolt To Bracket And Seat Back Frame (TrailBlazer, Envoy & Bravada)
Fig 4: Seat Belt Into Retractor Bracket By Guiding Belt Through Slot In Bracket (TrailBlazer, Envoy & Bravada)