Seat Belt Buckle and Latch Replacement - No. 3 Rear Tahoe/Yukon
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 Bench Seat Replacement
in Seats.
- Manually rotate the center latch to the latched position to release
the seat back.
- Remove the latch cover.
- Remove the latch mounting bolt attaching the retractor bolt anchor
to the cushion frame.
- Remove the seat back. Refer to
Rear Seat Back Replacement
in Seats.
- Remove the head rests.
Refer to
Head Restraint Replacement
in Seats.
- Remove the seat back trim.
- Remove the retractor mounting bolt.
- Separate the bottom cushion trim J-strip.
- Remove the handle mounting bolts.
- Remove the seatbelt anchor bolt cover.
- Remove the floor anchor bolt.
- Remove the buckle attaching bolts.
- Remove the buckle and latch from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Install the buckle and latch 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.
- Install the buckle
attaching bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 55 N·m (40 lb ft).
- Install the handle mounting bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 55 N·m (40 lb ft).
- Connect the bottom cushion trim J-strip.
- Install the retractor mounting bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 55 N·m (40 lb ft).
- Install the floor anchor bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 55 N·m (41 lb ft).
- Install the seat belt anchor bolt cover.
- Install the seat back
trim.
- Install the headrests. Refer to
Head Restraint Replacement
in Seats.
- Install the seat back. Refer to
Rear Seat Back Replacement
in Seats.
- Install the latch mounting bolt attaching the retractor bolt anchor
to the cushion frame.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 55 N·m (40 lb ft).
- Install the latch cover.
- Manually rotate the center latch to the unlatched position in
order to secure the seat back.
- Install the seat to the vehicle. Refer to
Rear Bench Seat Replacement
in Seats.
Seat Belt Buckle and Latch Replacement - No. 3 Rear Suburban/Yukon XL
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 Bench Seat Replacement
in Seats.
- Manually rotate the center latch to the latched position to release
the seat back.
- Remove the latch cover.
- Remove the latch mounting bolt attaching the retractor bolt anchor
to the cushion frame.
- Remove the seat back. Refer to
Rear Seat Back Replacement
in Seats.
- Remove the head rests.
Refer to
Head Restraint Replacement
in Seats.
- Remove the seat back trim.
- Remove the retractor mounting bolt.
- Separate the bottom cushion trim J-strip.
- Remove the handle mounting bolts.
- Remove the seatbelt anchor bolt cover.
- Remove the floor anchor bolt.
- Remove the buckle attaching bolts.
- Remove the buckle and latch from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Install the buckle and latch 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.
- Install the buckle
attaching bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 55 N·m (40 lb ft).
- Install the handle mounting bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 55 N·m (40 lb ft).
- Connect the bottom cushion trim J-strip.
- Install the retractor mounting bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 55 N·m (40 lb ft).
- Install the floor anchor bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 55 N·m (41 lb ft).
- Install the seat belt anchor bolt cover.
- Install the seat back
trim.
- Install the headrests. Refer to
Head Restraint Replacement
in Seats.
- Install the seat back. Refer to
Rear Seat Back Replacement
in Seats.
- Install the latch mounting bolt attaching the retractor bolt anchor
to the cushion frame.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 55 N·m (40 lb ft).
- Install the latch cover.
- Manually rotate the center latch to the unlatched position in
order to secure the seat back.
- Install the seat to the vehicle. Refer to
Rear Bench Seat Replacement
in Seats.