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Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2003 🢒 Grand Prix 🢒 Restraints 🢒 Seat Belts 🢒 Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Right Front

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 157282 Size: SH
  1. Open the seat belt guide loop cover.
  2. Remove the seat belt guide loop nut.
  3. Remove the seat belt guide loop from the guide adjuster bracket.
  4. Remove the upper center pillar panel trim. Refer to Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
  5. Remove the lower center pillar panel trim. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.

    6. Object Number: 371847 Size: SH
  6. Remove the seat belt intermediate guide bolts.

    7. Object Number: 370563 Size: SH
  7. Remove the anchor plate nut from the seat stud.
  8. Remove the anchor plate from the seat stud.

    9. Object Number: 371832 Size: SH
  9. Remove the retractor side seat belt bolt.
  10. Remove the retractor side seat belt from the lower center pillar.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 371832 Size: SH
  1. Install the seat belt retractor into the T-slot in the center pillar.

    2. 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 retractor side seat belt bolt.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 68 N·m (50 lb ft).


    Object Number: 371847 Size: SH
  3. Install the seat belt intermediate guide bolts.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 370563 Size: SH
  4. Position the anchor plate to the seat stud.
  5. Install the anchor plate nut to the seat stud.

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

  6. Install the lower center pillar panel trim. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
  7. Install the upper center pillar panel trim. Refer to Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.

    8. Object Number: 157282 Size: SH
  8. Position the seat belt guide loop to the guide adjuster bracket.
  9. Install the seat belt guide loop nut.

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

  10. Close the seat belt guide loop cover.