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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 & 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: Retractor Bolt
    G01714419Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the retractor tower retaining screw.
  9. Remove the retractor tower cover.
    Fig 2: Retractor Tower Cover
    G01714420Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the upper anchor bolt.
  11. Fig 3: Upper Anchor Bolt
    G01714421Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the retractor from the seat.