Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the front bucket seat. Refer to SEAT REPLACEMENT -- BUCKET .
Remove the front seat belt anchor from the rear outboard front seat stud.

Fig 1: Removing Procedure Of Seat Belt Retractor - Left Front (1 Of 5)
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Open the seat belt guide loop cover.
Remove the nut from seat belt guide loop.

Fig 2: Removing Procedure Of Seat Belt Retractor - Left Front (2 Of 5)
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Remove the seat belt guide loop from the guide adjuster bracket.

Fig 3: Removing Procedure Of Seat Belt Retractor - Left Front (3 Of 5)
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Remove the center pillar lower trim. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT -- LOWER CENTER PILLAR .
Remove the bolt from the seat belt retractor.

Fig 4: Removing Procedure Of Seat Belt Retractor - Left Front (4 Of 5)
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Remove the seat belt retractor from the center pillar.
Remove the front seat belt from the vehicle.

Fig 5: Removing Procedure Of Seat Belt Retractor - Left Front (5 Of 5)
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