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Removal Procedure

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  1. Move the front seat to the full forward position.
    IMPORTANT: Do not remove the seat back cover from the head restraint retainers.
  2. Remove the seat back cover and pad. Refer to SEAT BACK COVER AND PAD REPLACEMENT-FRONT .
  3. Separate the seat foam from the cardboard to gain access to the retainer on the seat belt side.
  4. Remove the seat belt side cardboard retainers.
  5. Move the cardboard outwards to gain access to the lower seat belt retractor bolt.
  6. Remove the retractor bolt.
  7. Fig 1: Removing Retractor Bolt (Left Front)
    G01578372Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the retractor tower retaining screw.
  9. Remove the retractor tower cover.
    Fig 2: Removing Retractor Tower Retaining Screw (Left Front)
    G01578373Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the upper anchor bolt.
  11. Remove the retractor from the seat.
    Fig 3: Removing Upper Anchor Bolt (Left Front)
    G01578374Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.