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Removal Procedure

  1. Move the front seat to the full forward position.
    2. IMPORTANT: Do not remove the seat back cover from the head restraint retainers.
  2. Remove the seat back cover and pad. Refer to Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement - Front (W/O ULT) or Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement - Front (W/ULT) in Seats.
  3. Separate the seat foam from the cardboard to gain access to the retainer on the seat belt side.
  4. Remove the seat belt side cardboard retainers.
  5. Move the cardboard outwards to gain access to the lower seat belt retractor bolt.
    6. Fig 1: Removing/Installing Lower Seat Belt Retractor Bolt
    GM792223Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the retractor bolt.
    7. Fig 2: Locating Retractor Tower Retaining Screw
    GM381472Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the retractor tower retaining screw.
  8. Remove the retractor tower cover.
    9. Fig 3: Removing/Installing The Upper Anchor Bolt
    GM792224Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the upper anchor bolt.
  10. Remove the retractor from the seat.
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