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 rear No. 2 seat. Refer to SEAT REPLACEMENT -- REAR NO. 2 (BUICK) .
Open the cover from the seat belt guide loop.

Fig 1: Removing Procedure Of Seat Belt Retractor - No. 2 Rear (1 Of 5)
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Remove the bolt from the seat belt guide loop.

Fig 2: Removing Procedure Of Seat Belt Retractor - No. 2 Rear (2 Of 5)
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Remove the pillar trim panel from the vehicle.
Remove the liftgate door sill plate. Refer to DOOR SILL PLATE REPLACEMENT -- LIFT GATE (RENDEZVOUS) .
Remove the lower anchor bolt from the seat belt.

Fig 3: Removing Procedure Of Seat Belt Retractor - No. 2 Rear (3 Of 5)
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Remove the bolts from the cargo tie-down locations.
Pull the rear quarter trim panel away from the vehicle.

Fig 4: Removing Procedure Of Seat Belt Retractor - No. 2 Rear (4 Of 5)
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Remove the bolt (1) that retains the rear seat belt to the body.
Remove the seat belt retractor from the vehicle.

Fig 5: Removing Procedure Of Seat Belt Retractor - No. 2 Rear (5 Of 5)
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