Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2002 GMC Envoy XL, 2002 GMC Envoy, and 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the rear seat back assembly. Refer to SEAT BACK REPLACEMENT - REAR NO. 1 (TRAILBLAZER, EXT, ENVOY XL) or SEAT BACK REPLACEMENT - REAR NO. 1 (TRAILBLAZER, ENVOY, BRAVADA) in Seats.
Remove the rear seat belt anchor nut from the seat belt buckle bracket.

Fig 1: View Of Rear Seat Belt Anchor Nut
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Remove the rear seat back seat belt bezel by pressing in the buttons (1) on the plastic retainers.

Fig 2: Locating Plastic Retainer Buttons On Rear Seat Belt Bezel
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Remove the seat belt bezel from the seat belt.

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Center Seat Belt Bezel
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Remove the seat back cover and pad. Refer to SEAT BACK COVER AND PAD REPLACEMENT - REAR NO. 1 (TRAILBLAZER, ENVOY, BRAVADA) or SEAT CUSHION COVER AND PAD REPLACEMENT - REAR NO. 1 (TRAILBLAZER EXT, ENVOY XL) in Seats.
Remove the seat belt from the retractor bracket by guiding it through the slot.

Fig 4: Removing/Installing Seat Belt At Retractor Bracket
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Remove the rear seat belt center retractor retaining nut.

Fig 5: Removing/Installing Rear Seat Belt Center Retractor Retaining Nut

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Remove the center retractor assembly by pulling the push pin from the seat back frame.
Remove the seat belt retractor bracket bolt (1) from the bracket and seat back frame.

Fig 6: Locating Seat Belt Retractor Bracket Bolt
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Remove the seat belt retractor bracket from the seat back frame.