GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Caution: To help avoid personal injury from unrepaired crash damage to a restraint system, perform the seat belt check for each seat belt system. Replace the seat belt system if there is any doubt about the condition of system components.

  1. Inspect all seat belt anchor bolts to verify that they are secure.
  2. Inspect the seat belt buckle, making sure it locks and unlocks easily.
  3. After buckling the seat belt, tug sharply on the belt, checking that the buckle remains locked.
  4. Fully extend the seat belt to make sure there are no twists or tears in it.
  5. Allow the seat belt to fully retract to make sure it does so easily.
  6. Remove the retractor assembly.
  7. • For front seat belt replacement, refer to Front Seat Belt Replacement
    • For rear seat belt replacement, refer to Rear Seat Belt Replacement
  8. Tilt the retractor slowly.

  9. Object Number: 183505  Size: SH
  10. Verify that the belt can be pulled out of the retractor (1) at an inclination of 15 degrees or less and that it cannot be pulled out at over 45 degrees of inclination.
  11. If a problem is found, replace the retractor assembly.