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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Cavalier 🢒 Restraints 🢒 Seat Belts 🢒 Seat Belt Buckle Replacement - Left Front

Removal Procedure

    Caution: When performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, the SIR system must be disabled. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling . Failure to observe the correct procedure could cause deployment of the SIR components, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.

  1. Disable the SIR system, if equipped with side impact air bag (SIAB). Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling or SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.

    2. Object Number: 165417 Size: SH
  2. Remove the front bucket seat. Refer to Seat Replacement in Seats.
  3. Disconnect the seat belt buckle electrical connector.
  4. Remove the seat belt buckle bolt (1).
  5. Remove the seat belt buckle from the seat.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 165417 Size: SH
  1. Position the seat belt buckle to the seat.

    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 seat belt buckle bolt (1).

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 34 N·m (25 lb ft).

  3. Connect the seat belt buckle electrical connector.
  4. Install the front bucket seat. Refer to Seat Replacement in Seats.
  5. Enable the SIR system, if equipped with SIAB. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling or SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.