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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove 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 in SEAT SYSTEM .
  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. Remove the retractor tower retaining screw.
  8. Remove the retractor tower cover.
    Fig 1: Removing Retractor Tower Cover
    G01459706Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the upper anchor bolt.
  10. Remove the retractor from the seat.
    Fig 2: Removing Upper Anchor Bolt
    G01459707Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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