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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2002 🢒 VUE - FWD 🢒 Restraints 🢒 Seat Belts 🢒 Rear Seat Belt Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the rear seat assembly. Refer to Rear Seat Replacement .

    2. Object Number: 980988 Size: SH
  2. Remove the cargo hooks.

    3. Object Number: 977535 Size: SH
  3. On the driver side, remove the load floor storage bin.

    4. Object Number: 987444 Size: SH
  4. Remove the rear load floor. If the vehicle is equipped with a lock lever, move the lever inboard and lift up on the load floor.

    5. Object Number: 965660 Size: SH
  5. Remove the rear wheel quarter trim panel by pulling at the attaching clip locations.
  6. On the driver side, disconnect the auxiliary plug wire harness connection.

    7. Object Number: 965560 Size: SH
  7. Remove the shoulder belt fastener at the floor.

    8. Object Number: 964651 Size: SH
  8. Remove the retractor fastener and remove the retractor.

    9. Object Number: 964659 Size: SH
  9. Unsnap the upper fastener cover and remove the shoulder belt upper fastener. Remove the shoulder belt assembly.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 964651 Size: SH

    Important: Apply Permatex® 24200 on all restraint fasteners prior to installation.

  1. Position the retractor into the structure. Verify that the locking tabs are in place. Install the fastener.

    2. Tighten
    Tighten the fastener to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).


    Object Number: 964659 Size: SH
  2. Install the shoulder belt upper fastener.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the fastener to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).

  3. Snap the fastener cover closed.

    4. Object Number: 965560 Size: SH

    Important: Verify that the belt is not twisted during installation.

  4. Install the shoulder belt to the floor with the fastener.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the fastener to 45 N·m (33 lb ft).


    Object Number: 965660 Size: SH
  5. On the driver side, connect the auxiliary plug connection.
  6. Position the rear wheel quarter trim panel to the vehicle. Push at the clip location to install.

    7. Object Number: 987444 Size: SH
  7. Install the rear load floor and, if equipped, lock in place by sliding the lock lever outward.

    8. Object Number: 977535 Size: SH
  8. Install the load floor bin.

    9. Object Number: 980988 Size: SH
  9. Install the cargo hooks.

    10. Object Number: 977241 Size: SH
  10. Position the rear seat assembly in the vehicle. Install the forward fasteners.

    11. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

  11. Install the rear seat assembly. Refer to Rear Seat Replacement .
  12. Install the rear seat fasteners.

    13. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).


    Object Number: 977958 Size: SH
  13. Position the load floor forward cover to the vehicle. Push down at the Velcro® location to secure the load floor to the vehicle.
  14. Operate the shoulder belt to ensure proper installation.