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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2000 🢒 Lumina 🢒 Restraints 🢒 Seat Belts 🢒 Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Right Front

Removal Procedure

    Important: The front passenger seat retractor is a dual-mode type retractor with emergency locking and automatic locking features. The automatic locking feature is for use with a forward-facing child seat. Refer to the owner's manual for further information.


    Object Number: 178572 Size: SH
  1. Open the upper seat belt guide loop (7) plastic cover.
  2. Remove the upper seat belt guide loop nut (5).
  3. Remove the upper guide loop (6) from the adjuster bracket (1).

    4. Object Number: 178573 Size: SH
  4. Remove the rear carpet retainer. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement in Interior Trim.
  5. Remove the lower seat belt anchor plate bolt.
  6. Remove the anchor plate from the center pillar.
  7. Route the seat belt from the hole at the bottom of the carpet retainer.
  8. Remove the seat belt retractor bolt (2).
  9. Remove the seat retractor side belt (1) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 178573 Size: SH
  1. Install the seat belt retractor side belt (1) to the vehicle.
  2. Install the seat belt retractor into the T-slot in the quarter lower trim finish panel (3).

    3. 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.

  3. Install the seat belt retractor bolt (2).

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the seat belt retractor bolt to 42 N·m (31 lb ft).

  4. Route the seat belt (4) through the hole at the bottom of the carpet retainer.
  5. Position the anchor plate to the center pillar.
  6. Install the lower seat belt anchor plate bolt.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the lower seat belt anchor plate bolt to 42 N·m (31 lb ft).

  7. Route the seat belt (4) through the slot in rear carpet retainer.
  8. Install the rear carpet retainer. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement in Interior Trim.

    9. Object Number: 178572 Size: SH
  9. Install the upper guide loop (6) to the adjuster bracket (1).
  10. Install the upper seat belt guide loop nut (5).

    11. Tighten
    Tighten the upper seat belt guide loop nut to 42 N·m (31 lb ft)

  11. Close the upper seat belt guide loop plastic cover.