Front Seat Belt Anchor Plate Tensioner Replacement

Preliminary Procedures

1. Disable the SIR system. SIR Disabling and Enabling 
2. Front Seat Adjuster Finish Cover Replacement
3. Remove the driver or passenger seat belt anchor plate tensioner cover and fastener. Front Seat Belt Retractor Replacement 

Procedure

1. Remove the front seat belt tensioner bolt.
2. If a NEW threaded component is being installed, loosen the adhesive using a metal pick or similar tool before proceeding. If threaded component is reused, prepare the threaded component using the following steps:
   1. Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the component using a lint free cloth.
   2. Thread the cleaned component into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive.
   3. Apply thread locking adhesive to the external threads of the component. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers (GMNA) , or Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers (except GMNA) 
   4. Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive once applied to the component.

Procedure

1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
2. Enable the SIR System. SIR Disabling and Enabling