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Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 1998 🢒 Seville 🢒 Restraints 🢒 Seat Belts 🢒 Front Seat Belt Replacement

Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad Clip Remover

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.

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.


    Object Number: 547124 Size: SH
  1. Disable the SIR. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
  2. Remove the seat back trim panel. Refer to Front Seat Back Trim Replacement in Seats.
  3. Remove the seat belt post rear trim cover by performing the following:
    4. • Remove the 2 seat back post trim cover screws.
    • Use the J 38778 in order to remove the retainer from the center of the seat back post trim cover.
    • Push up, and remove the seat belt post trim cover.

    Object Number: 518893 Size: SH
  4. Remove the shoulder belt retractor nut (2) and pull outward on the shoulder belt retractor (1) in order to remove the retractor.

    5. Object Number: 295257 Size: SH
  5. Remove lap belt retractor cover.

    6. Caution: Eye protection must be worn when drilling rivets to reduce the chance of personal injury.


    Object Number: 547130 Size: SH
  6. Drill the rivet (1) from the lap retractor cover bracket.

    7. Object Number: 547128 Size: SH
  7. With the rivet removed (1) push downward on the bracket in order to remove the retractor assembly nut (2).
  8. Remove the lap retractor nut (2) in order to remove the lap retractor assembly (3).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 547128 Size: SH
  1. Install the lap retractor assembly (3) over the stud (2).
  2. Align the tab on the retractor with the notch in the seat frame.

    3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the lap retractor nut.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

  4. Install a new rivet in the lap retractor bracket.

    5. Object Number: 295257 Size: SH
  5. Install the lap belt retractor cover.
  6. Ensure the shoulder belt is not twisted prior to installation of the shoulder retractor.

    7. Object Number: 518893 Size: SH
  7. Install the shoulder belt retractor (1).
  8. Install the shoulder retractor nut (2).

    9. Tighten
    Tighten the nut (2) to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).


    Object Number: 547124 Size: SH
  9. Install the seat belt post trim cover by performing the following:
    10. • Hook the top of the seat belt post trim cover to the seat.
    • Install the seat belt post trim cover retainer.
    • Install the seat belt post rear trim cover screws.

    Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  10. Install the seat back trim panel. Refer to Front Seat Back Trim Replacement in Seats.
  11. Enable the SIR. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.