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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1999 🢒 Malibu 🢒 Restraints 🢒 Seat Belts 🢒 Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Left Front

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the center pillar upper trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
  2. Remove the center pillar lower trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.

    3. Object Number: 187379 Size: SH
  3. Remove the front seat retractor side belt bolt (5).
  4. Remove the front seat shoulder belt guide adjuster cover (3).
  5. Remove the front seat retractor side belt anchor bolt.
  6. Remove the front seat shoulder belt guide track cover (2).
  7. Remove the front seat shoulder belt guide track (1).
  8. Remove the front seat retractor side belt bolt (6).
  9. Remove the front seat shoulder belt guide (7).
  10. Lift and pull the retractor in order to disengage.
  11. Remove the front seat retractor side belt (4).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 187379 Size: SH

    Important: Remove any twists in the seat belt webbing before final assembly.

  1. Install the front seat retractor side belt.
  2. Insert the top of the retractor into the mounting slots and pull down.

    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 front seat retractor side belt bolt (6).

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

  4. Install the front seat shoulder belt guide (7).
  5. Install the front seat shoulder belt guide track (1).
  6. Install the front seat shoulder belt guide track cover (2).
  7. Install the front seat retractor side belt bolt.
  8. Inspect the front seat shoulder belt guide adjuster cover for broken tabs. Replace the cover if the tabs are broken.
  9. Install the front seat shoulder belt guide adjuster cover (3).
  10. Install the front seat retractor side belt bolt (5).

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

  11. Install the center pillar lower trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim
  12. Install the center pillar upper trim panel. Refer to Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
  13. Inspect the seat belt assembly for proper operation. Refer to Operational and Functional Checks .