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Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2002 🢒 Century 🢒 Restraints 🢒 Seat Belts 🢒 Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Left Front

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 157282 Size: SH
  1. Open the seat belt guide loop cover.
  2. Remove the guide loop nut.
  3. Remove the guide loop from the guide adjuster bracket.
  4. Remove the lower center pillar trim. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.

    5. Object Number: 371847 Size: SH
  5. Remove the intermediate guide bolts.

    6. Object Number: 370568 Size: SH
  6. Remove the anchor plate nut from the seat stud.
  7. Remove the anchor plate from the seat stud.

    8. Object Number: 371832 Size: SH
  8. Remove the seat belt retractor bolt.
  9. Remove the seat belt retractor from the lower center pillar.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 371832 Size: SH
  1. Install the belt retractor into the T-slot in the center pillar.

    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.

  2. Install the seat belt retractor bolt.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the seat belt retractor bolt to 68 N·m (50 lb ft).


    Object Number: 370568 Size: SH
  3. Position the anchor plate to the seat stud.
  4. Install the anchor plate nut to the seat stud.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the anchor plate nut to 42 N·m (31 lb ft).


    Object Number: 371847 Size: SH
  5. Install the intermediate guide bolts.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the intermediate guide bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  6. Install the lower center pillar trim. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.

    7. Object Number: 157282 Size: SH
  7. Position the guide loop to the guide adjuster bracket.
  8. Install the guide loop nut.

    9. Tighten
    Tighten the guide loop nut to 42 N·m (31 lb ft).

  9. Close the guide loop cover.