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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1998 🢒 Astro - 4WD 🢒 Restraints 🢒 Seat Belts 🢒 Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Left Front

Removal Procedure
  1. Slide the front seat all the way forward.

    2. Object Number: 361863 Size: SH
  2. Remove the seat belt from the seat belt guide located on the side of the bucket seat.
  3. Remove the cover from the shoulder belt guide to expose the bolt.
  4. Remove the retaining bolt from the shoulder belt guide adjuster bracket.
  5. Remove the left inside garnish molding. Refer to Center Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement - Left Side in Interior Trim.
  6. Remove the body side front lower molding. Refer to Body Side Front Lower Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
  7. Remove the electrical connectors.

    8. Object Number: 314689 Size: SH
  8. Remove the bolt retaining the retractor from the pillar, lift upward to release.
  9. Remove the retractor from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the retractor to the vehicle.

    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 retractor bolt to the pillar.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the retractor bolt to the pillar to 53 N·m (39 lb ft).

  3. Install the electrical connectors.
  4. Install the body side front lower molding. Refer to Body Side Front Lower Trim Panel Replacement
  5. Install the left inside garnish molding. Refer to Center Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement - Left Side

    6. Object Number: 361863 Size: SH
  6. Install the bolt retaining the shoulder belt guide to the adjuster bracket.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the shoulder belt retaining bolt to

    30 N·m (22 lb ft).

  7. Install the cover to the shoulder belt guide.
  8. Install the seat belt to the seat belt guide located on the side of the bucket seat.
  9. Slide the front seat back in position.