Front Seat Belt Retractor Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 GMC Acadia. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

NOTE: Callouts items in the following chart represent components shown in graphic above.

Callout	Component Name
WARNING: Refer to SIR Warning . WARNING: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Warning . WARNING: In order to prevent accidental deployment and the risk of personal injury, do not dispose of an undeployed inflatable restraint seat belt pretensioner as normal shop waste. Undeployed seat belt pretensioners contain substances that could cause severe illness or personal injury if their sealed containers are damaged during disposal. Use the following deployment procedures to safely dispose of an undeployed seat belt pretensioner. Failure to observe the following disposal methods may be a violation of appropriate country, regional or local laws. Preliminary Procedures Disable the SIR system. SIR Disabling and Enabling Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement Move the front seat to a full forward and full up position.
1	Front Seat Belt Anchor Plate Tensioner Cover Procedure Use a small flat bladed tool to open the front seat belt anchor plate tensioner bolt cap to access the fastener.
2	Front Seat Belt Anchor Plate Tensioner Bolt CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 5N.m (44 lb in)
3	Front Seat Belt Retractor D Ring Bolt Tighten 45 N.m (33 lb ft)
4	Front Seat Belt Retractor Guide Retainer
5	Front Seat Belt Retractor Bolt -Upper Tighten 9 N.m (80 lb in)
6	Front Seat Belt Retractor Bolt -Lower Tighten 45 N.m (33 lb ft)
7	Front Seat Belt Retractor Procedure Disconnect the electrical connector. Pretensioner Handling and Scrapping Enable the SIR System. SIR Disabling and Enabling