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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1998 🢒 Astro - 4WD 🢒 Restraints 🢒 Seat Belts 🢒 Rear Seat Shoulder Belt Guide Adjuster Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 162109 Size: SH
  1. Open the cover on the rear seat shoulder belt to expose the bolt.
  2. Remove the rear seat shoulder belt retaining bolt from the guide adjuster bracket.
  3. Remove the left rear C-pillar side garnish molding trim by grasping both the sides and pull rearward.
  4. Remove the two guide adjuster bracket retaining bolts from the pillar.
  5. Remove the guide adjuster bracket from the pillar.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 162109 Size: SH
  1. Install the guide adjuster bracket to the 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.

  2. Install the two guide adjuster bracket retaining bolts to the pillar.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the guide adjuster bracket retaining bolts to the pillar to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

  3. Align the tabs of the C-pillar side garnish molding trim with the openings in the pillar and push inward until fully seated.
  4. Install the shoulder belt retaining bolt to the guide adjuster bracket.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the shoulder belt retaining bolt to the guide adjuster bracket to 53 N·m (39 lb ft).

  5. Close the cover on the rear seat shoulder belt bolt.