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

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 162223 Size: SH
  1. Remove the cover from the rear seat shoulder belt.
  2. Remove the bolt retaining the rear seat shoulder belt to the bracket.
  3. Remove the rear seat shoulder belt bracket cover.
  4. Remove the nut retaining the rear seat shoulder belt bracket to the reinforcement.

    5. Object Number: 162241 Size: SH
  5. Remove the headliner. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
  6. Remove the nuts retaining the rear seat shoulder belt reinforcement to the roof.
  7. Remove the bolts retaining the rear seat shoulder belt reinforcement to the roof.
  8. Remove the rear seat shoulder belt reinforcement from the roof.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 162241 Size: SH
  1. Install the rear seat shoulder belt reinforcement to the roof.

    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 bolts to retain the rear seat shoulder belt reinforcement to the roof.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the rear seat shoulder belt reinforcement bolts to the roof 35 N·m (26 lb ft).

  3. Install the nuts to retain the rear seat shoulder belt reinforcement to the roof.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the rear seat shoulder belt reinforcement nuts to the roof to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).

  4. Install the headliner. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.

    5. Object Number: 162223 Size: SH
  5. Install the nut to retain the rear seat shoulder belt bracket to the reinforcement.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the seat shoulder belt bracket to the reinforcement nut to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).

  6. Install the rear seat shoulder belt bracket cover.
  7. Install the bolt to retain the rear seat shoulder belt to the bracket.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the seat shoulder belt bracket to the reinforcement bolt to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).

  8. Install the cover to the rear seat shoulder belt bolt.