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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the trim panel from the lower center pillar. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Lower Center Pillar in Interior Trim.
  2. Fig 1: Identifying Front Seat Belt Anchor Bolt
    GM608211Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the anchor bolt from the front seat belt.
  4. Fig 2: View of Shoulder Belt Guide Cover
    GM608299Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the shoulder belt guide cover.
  6. Remove the shoulder belt guide bolt.
  7. Remove the shoulder belt guide.
  8. Fig 3: View of Seat Belt Guide Clip
    GM608310Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the seat belt guide clip. Squeeze the guide clip from both sides in order to release the retainers.
  10. Fig 4: View of Seat Belt Retractor
    GM608217Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the seat belt retractor bolt.
  12. Pull the retractor upward in order to disengage the retractor.
  13. Fig 5: View of Seat Belt Retractor Assembly
    GM608315Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the seat belt retractor assembly.