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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2003 🢒 Rendezvous - FWD 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Interior Trim 🢒 Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Left Front

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 620838 Size: SH
  1. Remove the front bucket seat. Refer to Bucket Seat Replacement in Seats.
  2. Remove the front seat belt anchor from the rear outboard front seat stud.

    3. Object Number: 620834 Size: SH
  3. Open the seat belt guide loop cover.
  4. Remove the nut from seat belt guide loop.

    5. Object Number: 620836 Size: SH
  5. Remove the seat belt guide loop from the guide adjuster bracket.

    6. Object Number: 620831 Size: SH
  6. Remove the center pillar lower trim. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
  7. Remove the bolt from the seat belt retractor.

    8. Object Number: 620833 Size: SH
  8. Remove the seat belt retractor from the center pillar.
  9. Remove the front seat belt from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 620833 Size: SH
  1. Install the seat belt retractor to 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.


    Object Number: 620831 Size: SH
  2. Install the bolt to the seat belt retractor.

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

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

    4. Object Number: 620836 Size: SH
  4. Place the seat belt guide loop to the guide adjuster bracket.

    5. Object Number: 620834 Size: SH
  5. Install the nut to the seat belt guide loop.

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

  6. Install the seat belt guide loop cover.

    7. Object Number: 620838 Size: SH
  7. Place the front seat belt anchor plate to the front seat rear outboard stud.
  8. Install the front bucket seat. Refer to Bucket Seat Replacement in Seats.