Front Seat Belt Replacement Quick Connect

1. Using a small flat-bladed tool, depress the button on the seat buckle quick disconnect feature while pulling up on the shoulder belt to disengage the shoulder belt from the front seat assembly.
2. Remove the lower garnish molding from the center pillar. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Garnish Molding Replacement .



3. Remove the retractor fastener and remove the retractor.
4. Remove the shoulder belt webbing retainer by pulling on the retainer while using a flat-bladed tool to disengage the attaching clips.
5. Remove the shoulder belt from the vehicle.

Important: Apply GM P/N 12345382 (Canadian P/N 10953489), Permatex® 24200 or equivalent on all restraint fasteners prior to installation.

1. Position the shoulder belt retractor into the center pillar positioning unit with the locking tab in the body structure notch.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

2. Install the retractor fastener.

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

3. Snap the shoulder belt webbing retainer into the center pillar.
4. Install the lower garnish molding into the center pillar. Refer to Center Pillar Lower Garnish Molding Replacement .



5. Install the seat belt to the seat assembly.