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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 1998 🢒 Catera 🢒 Restraints 🢒 SIR 🢒 Seat Belt Side Buckle Pretensioner Replacement - Pass.

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 168500 Size: MH
  1. Remove the front seat. Refer to Seat Replacement in Seats.
  2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the seat belt buckle and pretensioner.
  3. Remove the bolt from the passenger seat belt buckle and pretensioner.
  4. Remove the passenger seat belt buckle and the pretensioner.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 168500 Size: MH
  1. Install the passenger seat belt buckle and pretensioner.

    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 bolt to the passenger seat belt buckle and pretensioner.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the driver and/or passenger seat belt buckle and pretensioner bolt to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).

  3. Install the electrical connector to the seat belt buckle pretensioner.
  4. Install the front seat. Refer to Seat Replacement in Seats.