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.

Open the seat belt guide loop cover.
Remove the bolt from seat belt guide loop.

Fig 1: Removing Procedure Of Seat Belt Retractor - Rear (1 Of 6)
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Remove the seat belt guide loop from the pillar.

Fig 2: Removing Procedure Of Seat Belt Retractor - Rear (2 Of 6 )
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Remove the bolt from the rear seat belt lower anchor.

Fig 3: Removing Procedure Of Seat Belt Retractor - Rear (3 Of 6)
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Remove the rear seat belt lower anchor.

Fig 4: Removing Procedure Of Seat Belt Retractor - Rear (4 Of 6)
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Remove the rear quarter lower trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT -- REAR QUARTER LOWER (AZTEK) or TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT -- REAR QUARTER LOWER (RENDEZVOUS) .
Remove the bolt from the rear seat belt retractor.

Fig 5: Removing Procedure Of Seat Belt Retractor - Rear (5 Of 6)
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Remove the rear seat belt retractor from the rear quarter inner panel.
Remove the rear seat belt retractor assembly from the vehicle.

Fig 6: Removing Procedure Of Seat Belt Retractor - Rear (6 Of 6)
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