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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2003 🢒 LeSabre 🢒 Restraints 🢒 Seat Belts 🢒 Rear Seat Center Retractor Side Belt Replacement

Removal Procedure

Notice: To prevent possible seat belt damage, refer to the following items before servicing or replacing lap and shoulder belts, including single loop belt systems:

   • Lap and shoulder belts will be serviced as follows:
      - Replace only the part in question.
      - Do not intermix standard and deluxe belts on front or rear seats.
      - All attachment hardware must be replaced, not reused.
   • Keep sharp edges and damaging objects away from belts.
   • Avoid bending or damaging any portion of the belt buckle or latch plate.
   • Do not bleach or dye belt or strap webbing. Clean with a mild soap solution and water.
   • When installing lap or shoulder belt anchor bolts, start the bolts by hand to ensure that the bolts are threaded straight.
   • Do not attempt repairs on lap or shoulder belt retractor mechanisms to lap belt retractor covers. Replace defective assemblies with new service replacement parts.
   • Do not attempt to remove the seat belt retractor cover. The cover and the long rivet securing the cover to the retractor are not available as service replacement parts.

  1. Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement in Seats.
  2. Remove the rear shelf trim panel. Refer to Rear Window Shelf Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.

    3. Object Number: 430303 Size: SH
  3. Remove the rear seat center belt anchor fastener.

    4. Object Number: 106147 Size: SH
  4. Disengage the center belt escutcheon from the rear shelf panel.
  5. Flip the rear seat center belt up on the rear shelf panel to expose the retractor anchor fastener.

    6. Object Number: 430302 Size: SH
  6. Remove the rear seat center belt retractor anchor fastener.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the rear seat center retractor on to the cross car beam. Ensure the retainer tab engages the notch in the beam.

    2. Object Number: 430302 Size: SH
  2. From the rear compartment, feed the rear seat center belt anchor plate and belt through opening in the rear shelf panel.

    3. 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. From inside the vehicle, install the rear seat center shoulder retractor fastener.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the rear seat center shoulder retractor fastener to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).


    Object Number: 106147 Size: SH
  4. Install the rear seat center belt escutcheon to the rear shelf opening.

    5. Object Number: 430303 Size: SH

    Important: Ensure that the fastener threads and fastener hole are free of any sealer patch material, and that the belt is not twisted.

  5. Install the rear seat center belt lower fastener. Ensure the belt anchor is facing forward.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the rear seat center belt lower fastener to 41 N·m (30 lb ft).

  6. Install the rear shelf trim panel. Refer to Rear Window Shelf Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
  7. Ensure the seat belt buckles are stowed in the seat back pockets and install the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement in Seats.