Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Left Front Impala

1. Remove the seat belt anchor nut from the seat stud.



2. Open the seat belt guide loop cover.
3. Remove the nut from seat belt guide loop.
4. Remove the seat belt guide loop from the guide adjuster bracket.
5. Remove the center pillar lower trim. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.



6. Remove the bolts from the seat belt intermediate guide.
7. Remove the seat belt intermediate guide from the center pillar.



8. Remove the seat belt retractor bolt.
9. Remove the seat belt retractor from the center pillar.

1. Install the seat belt retractor into the T-slot in the center pillar.

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 retractor bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the seat belt retractor bolt to 68 N·m (50 lb ft).




3. Install the seat belt intermediate guide to the center pillar.
4. Install the seat belt intermediate guide bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the seat belt intermediate guide bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

5. Install the center pillar lower trim. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.



6. Position the seat belt guide loop to the guide adjuster bracket.
7. Install the nut to the seat belt guide loop.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 42 N·m (31 lb ft).

8. Close the seat belt guide loop cover.



9. Install the seat belt anchor nut to the seat stud.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 42 N·m (31 lb ft).

Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Left Front Monte Carlo

1. Remove the seat belt anchor nut from the seat stud.



2. Remove the seat belt (2) from the seat belt guide (1) through the slit in the guide.



3. Open the seat belt guide loop cover.
4. Remove the seat belt guide loop bolt.
5. Remove the seat belt guide loop from the inner upper quarter.
6. Remove the rear quarter lower trim panel. Refer to Rear Quarter Lower Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.



7. Remove the trim cover from the rear quarter lower trim panel.
8. Remove the seat belt through the opening in the rear quarter lower trim panel.



9. Remove the bolt from the seat belt retractor.
10. Remove the seat belt retractor from the rear quarter inner panel.
11. Pull back the carpet.



12. Remove the bolt from the seat belt anchor.
13. Remove the seat belt from the vehicle.

1. Install the seat belt anchor to the vehicle

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 anchor bolt to the seat belt buckle.

Tighten
Tighten the anchor bolt to 42 N·m (31 lb ft).

3. Return the carpet to the original position.



4. Install the seat belt retractor to the rear quarter inner panel.
5. Install the bolt to the seat belt retractor.

Tighten
Tighten the seat belt retractor bolt to 68 N·m (50 lb ft).




6. Install the seat belt through the opening in the rear quarter lower trim panel.
7. Install the trim cover to the rear quarter lower trim panel.
8. Install the rear quarter lower trim panel. Refer to Rear Quarter Lower Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.



9. Position the guide loop to the rear quarter inner panel.
10. Install the guide loop bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the guide loop bolt to 42 N·m (31 lb ft).

11. Close the seat belt guide loop cover.



12. Install the seat belt anchor nut to the seat stud.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 42 N·m (31 lb ft).