Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioner Replacement - Front

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Cadillac DTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioner & Components - Front

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
WARNING: Refer to SIR 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 federal, state, or local laws. Preliminary Procedures Disable the SIR. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling . Remove the front seat. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Replacement . Remove the panel assembly and B-pillar trim. Refer to Center Pillar Upper Garnish Molding Replacement , and Center Pillar Lower Garnish Molding Replacement .
1	Seat Belt Retractor Anchor Plate Assembly Procedure Use a flat-bladed tool to disengage the retaining clip. Remove trim panel from side of seat to remove the seat belt.
2	Seat Shoulder Belt Guide Bolt CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 47 N.m (35 lb ft)
3	Seat Belt Push-On Retainer TIP: Use a flat-bladed tool to remove locking pin in retainer.
4	Intermediate Guide
5	Seat Shoulder Belt Retractor Screw Tighten 47 N.m (35 lb ft)
6	Retractor Belt Assembly