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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 1999 🢒 Century (China) (CNG) 🢒 Restraints 🢒 Seat Belts 🢒 Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Left Front

Removal Procedure
  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 center pillar lower trim. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
  5. Remove the intermediate guide bolts.

    6. Object Number: 163879 Size: SH
  6. Remove the anchor plate nut from the seat stud.
  7. Remove the anchor plate from the seat stud.
  8. Remove the retractor side belt bolt.
  9. Remove the retractor side belt from the center pillar.

Installation Procedure
  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 retractor side belt bolt.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the retractor side belt bolt to 42 N·m (31 lb ft).

  3. Install the intermediate guide bolts.

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


    Object Number: 163879 Size: SH
  4. Position the anchor plate to the seat stud.
  5. Install the anchor plate nut to the seat stud.

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

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