Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - No. 2 Rear 60/40 Split - 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
- Remove the seat from the vehicle. Refer to
Rear Number 2 Seat Replacement
or
Rear Number 2 50-50 Seat Replacement
in Seats.
- In order to release the seat back, manually rotate the center latch. Rotate the latch until the seat back releases the seat back.
- Remove the latch cover (1) from the seat.
- Remove the seat belt anchor bolt (1) from the cushion frame.
- Remove the head rests. Refer to
Head Restraint Replacement
in Seats.
- Remove the seat back cover and pad. Refer to
Rear Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement
.
- Remove the seat back frame. Refer to
Rear Seat Back Cushion Frame Replacement
in Seats.
- Remove the seatbelt retractor bolt cover (1).
- Remove the retractor mounting bolts (2).
- Remove the handle mounting screws (1).
- Partially remove the seat cushion cover by separating the cushion trim J-strips.
- Remove the bolts attaching the buckle to the seat cushion frame.
- Remove the buckle and the latch from the seat frame.
Installation Procedure
- Install the buckle and the latch to the seat frame.
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.
- Install the buckle bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 53 N·m (39 lb ft).
- Connect the seat cushion cover by joining the cushion trim J-strips.
- Install the handle mounting screws (1).
Tighten
Tighten the screws to 7 N·m (61 lb in).
- Install the seat back frame. Refer to
Rear Seat Back Cushion Frame Replacement
in Seats.
- Install the retractor mounting bolt (2).
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 53 N·m (39 lb ft).
- Install the seatbelt retractor bolt cover (1).
- Install the seat back cover and pad. Refer to
Rear Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement
.
- Install the headrests. Refer to
Head Restraint Replacement
in Seats.
- Install the seat belt anchor bolt (1) to the cushion frame.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 53 N·m (39 lb ft).
- Install the latch cover (1) to the seat.
Tighten
Tighten the screw to 2 N·m (18 lb in).
- In order to secure the seat back, manually rotate the center latch. Rotate the latch until the seat back clicks into position.
- Install the seat to the vehicle. Refer to
Rear Number 2 Seat Replacement
or
Rear Number 2 50-50 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. |
- Remove the seat back cover and pad. Refer to
Rear Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement
in Seats.
- Remove the seat belt retractor bolt (1) from the seat frame.
- Remove the retractor.
Installation Procedure
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the retractor.
- Install the seat belt retractor bolt (1) to the seat frame.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 53 N·m (39 lb ft).
- Install the seat back cover and pad. Refer to
Rear Seat Back Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement
in Seats.