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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 1999 🢒 Seville 🢒 Restraints 🢒 Seat Belts 🢒 Rear Seat Center Retractor Side Belt Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 106146 Size: SH
  1. Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement in Seats.
  2. Remove the rear seat center belt anchor bolts.

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

    5. Object Number: 287865 Size: SH
  5. Remove the rear seat center belt retractor anchor bolt.
  6. Lower the rear compartment trim panel to access the rear seat center belt retractor. Refer to Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement in Body Rear End.
  7. Remove the rear seat center belt through the rear compartment.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 287865 Size: SH
  1. From the rear compartment, feed the rear seat center belt anchor plate and belt through opening in the rear shelf panel.
  2. Install the rear seat center retractor on to the cross car beam. Ensure the retainer tab engages the notch in the beam.

    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 bolt.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the rear seat center shoulder retractor bolt 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: 106146 Size: SH

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

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

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the rear seat center belt bolts to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).

  6. 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.
  7. Install the rear compartment trim panel. Refer to Rear Compartment Trim Panel Replacement in Body Rear End.