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Seat Belt Replacement - Driver or Passenger Eldorado


    Object Number: 161038  Size: SH
  1. Remove the carpet retainer. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement in Interior Trim.
  2. Remove the bolt securing the lap retractor to the inner rocker.

  3. Object Number: 161034  Size: SH
  4. Remove the screw from the shoulder belt guide loop on the seat back and slip the belt out of the guide.
  5. Remove the rear seat back. Refer to Rear Seat Back Replacement in Seats.
  6. Remove the quarter trim panel. Refer to Rear Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
  7. Remove the shoulder belt to the headlining escutcheon.
  8. Remove the courtesy/reading lamps.

  9. Object Number: 161026  Size: SH
  10. Lower the rear corner of the headlining as required to gain access to the roof retractor bolts. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
  11. Remove the bolts and the shoulder belt retractor assembly.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 161026  Size: SH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  1. Install the roof retractor and bolts.
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 24 N·m (18 lb ft).

  3. Install the headliner assembly. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
  4. Install the courtesy/reading lamps.
  5. Install the shoulder belt to the headlining escutcheon.
  6. Install the quarter trim panel. Refer to Rear Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
  7. Install the rear seat back. Refer to Rear Seat Back Replacement in Seats.

  8. Object Number: 161034  Size: SH
  9. Install the shoulder belt into the shoulder belt guide loop.
  10. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  11. Install the two screws in order to secure the shoulder belt guide loop to the seat.
  12. Tighten
    Tighten the two screws to 2.0 N·m (18 lb in).


    Object Number: 161038  Size: SH
  13. Install the floor retractor and the bolt.
  14. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 41 N·m (30 lb ft).

  15. Install the carpet retainer. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement in Interior Trim.

Seat Belt Replacement - Driver or Passenger DeVille

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the body lock pillar trim. Refer to Body Lock Pillar Trim Replacement in Interior Trim.
  2. Remove the carpet retainers. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement in Interior Trim.

  3. Object Number: 161021  Size: SH
  4. Remove the intermediate guide bracket by removing the three screws.

  5. Object Number: 161022  Size: SH
  6. Remove the bolt securing the floor retractor to the rocker inner panel.

  7. Object Number: 161017  Size: SH
  8. Remove the height adjuster trim cover by removing the two bolts under the headliner.
  9. Remove the bolts and the height adjuster guide loop.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 161022  Size: SH
  1. Ensure the anti-rotation tab on the retractor is aligned with the guide hole in the inner rocker.
  2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Install the floor retractor and bolt to the inner rocker panel.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 41 N·m (30 lb ft).

  5. Install the height adjuster guide loop and bolts.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 41 N·m (30 lb ft).

  7. Install the height adjuster trim cover and bolts.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 2.0 N·m (18 lb in).


    Object Number: 161021  Size: SH
  9. Install the intermediate guide bracket with the three screws.
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 6 N·m (53 lb in)

  11. Install the carpet retainers. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement in Interior Trim.
  12. Install the body lock pillar trim. Refer to Body Lock Pillar Trim Replacement in Interior Trim.