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Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - No. 2 Rear 60/40 - 50/50 Split

Caution: To avoid personal injury to the occupants of the vehicle, observe the following precautions:

   • More than one supplier's seat belts are used, therefore, install ONLY the seat belt components specified in the GM parts catalog.
   • To verify that the correct seat belt components were installed, insert the seat belt latch in the seat belt buckle. The latch must be fully seated and be retained in the buckle until purposely released.

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the seat from the vehicle. Refer to Rear Seat Replacement in Seats.
  2. In order to release the seat back, manually rotate the center latch. Rotate the latch until the seat back releases the seat back.

  3. Object Number: 768624  Size: SH
  4. Remove the latch cover (1) from the seat.

  5. Object Number: 768625  Size: SH
  6. Remove the seat belt anchor bolt (1) from the cushion frame.
  7. Remove the head rests. Refer to Head Restraint Replacement in Seats.
  8. Remove the seat back cover and pad. Refer to Rear Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement .
  9. Remove the seat back frame. Refer to Rear Seat Back Cushion Frame Replacement in Seats.

  10. Object Number: 768626  Size: SH
  11. Remove the seatbelt retractor bolt cover (1).
  12. Remove the retractor mounting bolts (2).

  13. Object Number: 768627  Size: SH
  14. Remove the handle mounting screws (1).
  15. Partially remove the seat cushion cover by separating the cushion trim J-strips.

  16. Object Number: 768629  Size: SH
  17. Remove the bolts attaching the buckle to the seat cushion frame.
  18. Remove the buckle and the latch from the seat frame.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the buckle and the latch to the seat frame.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 768629  Size: SH
  3. Install the buckle bolts.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 55 N·m (41 lb ft).

  5. Connect the seat cushion cover by joining the cushion trim J-strips.

  6. Object Number: 768627  Size: SH
  7. Install the handle mounting screws (1).
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 7 N·m (61 lb in).

  9. Install the seat back frame. Refer to Rear Seat Back Cushion Frame Replacement in Seats.

  10. Object Number: 768626  Size: SH
  11. Install the retractor mounting bolt (2).
  12. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 55 N·m (410 lb ft).

  13. Install the seatbelt retractor bolt cover (1).
  14. Install the seat back cover and pad. Refer to Rear Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement .
  15. Install the headrests. Refer to Head Restraint Replacement in Seats.

  16. Object Number: 768625  Size: SH
  17. Install the seat belt anchor screw (1) to the cushion frame.
  18. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 55 N·m (41 lb ft)


    Object Number: 768624  Size: SH
  19. Install the latch cover (1) to the seat.
  20. Tighten
    Tighten the screw to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  21. In order to secure the seat back, manually rotate the center latch. Rotate the latch until the seat back clicks into position.
  22. Install the seat to the vehicle. Refer to Rear Seat Replacement in Seats.

Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - No. 2 Rear Bench

Removal Procedure

Caution: To avoid personal injury to the occupants of the vehicle, observe the following precautions:

   • More than one supplier's seat belts are used, therefore, install ONLY the seat belt components specified in the GM parts catalog.
   • To verify that the correct seat belt components were installed, insert the seat belt latch in the seat belt buckle. The latch must be fully seated and be retained in the buckle until purposely released.


    Object Number: 841688  Size: SH
  1. Remove the seat back cover and pad. Refer to Rear Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement in Seats.
  2. Remove the seat belt retractor bolt (1) from the seat frame.
  3. Remove the retractor.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 841688  Size: SH
  1. Install the retractor.
  2. Install the seat belt retractor bolt (1) to the seat frame.
  3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 53 N·m (39 lb ft).

  4. Install the seat back cover and pad. Refer to Rear Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement in Seats.