GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the rear seat belt upper guide shoulder bolt.
  2. Remove the rear quarter upper trim, left or right side. Refer to Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
  3. Remove the lower seat belt anchor bolt cover.
  4. Remove the rear seat belt floor anchor bolt.
  5. Remove the rear quarter lower trim, left or right side. Refer to Rear Quarter Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side , or to Rear Quarter Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side .

  6. Object Number: 744914  Size: SH
  7. Remove the bolt that retains the rear seat belt retractor assembly to the body.
  8. Remove the rear seat belt retractor assembly from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 744914  Size: SH
  1. Position the rear seat belt retractor assembly to the vehicle.
  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.

  3. Install the bolts which retain the rear seat belt retractor assembly to the body.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the rear seat belt retractor bolts to 70 N·m (52 lb ft).

  5. Install the rear quarter lower trim, left or right side. Refer to Rear Quarter Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side , or to Rear Quarter Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side .
  6. Install the rear seat belt floor anchor bolt. Ensure that the seat belt webbing is not twisted.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the rear seat belt floor anchor bolt to 70 N·m (52 lb ft).

  8. Install the anchor bolt cover.
  9. Install the rear quarter upper trim, left or right side. Refer to Quarter Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
  10. Install the rear seat belt upper guide with the bolt. Ensure that the seat belt webbing is not twisted.
  11. Tighten
    Tighten the rear seat belt upper guide bolt to 70 N·m (52 lb ft).