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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2006 🢒 Rainier 🢒 Body 🢒 Wiring Systems 🢒 Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioner Replacement - Front

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the seat switch bezel. Refer to Driver Seat and Passenger Seat Adjuster Switch Bezel Replacement .
  2. Remove the seat trim panel. Refer to Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement .

    3. Object Number: 752863 Size: SH
  3. Remove the seat belt anchor nut from the seat adjuster assembly.

    4. Object Number: 752860 Size: SH
  4. Remove the screw from the front seat back seat belt bezel.
  5. Slide the bezel towards the seat belt buckle.
  6. Remove the seat back cover and pad. Refer to Front Seat Back Cushion Cover and Cushion Pad Replacement .
  7. Remove the seat back panel from the seat back frame. Refer to Driver Seat and Passenger Seat Back Cushion Finish Panel Replacement .

    8. Object Number: 757364 Size: SH
  8. Remove the seat belt from the retractor bracket by sliding the seat belt through the slot.

    9. Object Number: 757363 Size: SH
  9. Remove the push pin (2) from the seat back frame.
  10. Disconnect the electrical connector from the pretensioner.

    11. Object Number: 757362 Size: SH
  11. Remove the lower seat belt retractor retaining bolt.
  12. Remove the retractor assembly from the seat.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 757362 Size: SH
  1. Position the assembly to the seat.

    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 lower seat belt retractor retaining bolt.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the seat belt retractor bolt to 55 N·m (40 lb ft).

  3. Connect the seat belt pretensioner electrical connector.

    4. Object Number: 757363 Size: SH
  4. Install the push pin (2) on the seat back frame.

    5. Object Number: 757364 Size: SH
  5. Install the seat belt into the retractor bracket by guiding the seat belt through the slot in the bracket.
  6. Install the seat back panel to the seat back frame. Refer to Driver Seat and Passenger Seat Back Cushion Finish Panel Replacement .
  7. Install the seat back pad and cover. Refer to Front Seat Back Cushion Cover and Cushion Pad Replacement .
  8. Slide the front seat back seat belt bezel onto the seat belt.

    9. Object Number: 752860 Size: SH
  9. Install the seat belt bezel to the retractor bracket with the screw.

    10. Tighten
    Tighten the front seat back seat belt bezel screw to 6 N·m (53 lb in).


    Object Number: 752863 Size: SH
  10. Install the seat belt anchor to the seat adjuster assembly with the nut. Ensure that the seat belt webbing is not twisted.

    11. Tighten
    Tighten the seat back anchor nut to 52 N·m (38 lb ft).

  11. Install the seat trim panel. Refer to Seat Cushion Outer Trim Panel Replacement .
  12. Install the seat switch bezel. Refer to Driver Seat and Passenger Seat Adjuster Switch Bezel Replacement .