GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2008 🢒 LaCrosse 🢒 Safety and Security 🢒 Supplemental Inflatable Restraints 🢒 Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1283322 Size: SH
  1. Remove the door weatherstrip from the center pillar pinch weld flange to expose the upper trim panel.
  2. Grasp the trim panel firmly with both hands. Pull the panel away from the center pillar.
  3. Pull the seat belt back through the upper opening in the trim panel.
  4. Open the belt guide (1) in the bottom of the panel.
  5. Remove the trim panel from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1283322 Size: SH
  1. Position the upper trim panel to the center pillar.
  2. Route the safety belt though the guide (1) and press the guide closed.
  3. Route the safety belt though the upper opening in the trim panel.
  4. Push firmly on the trim panel in order to seat the retainers.
  5. Install the door weatherstrip to the center pillar.