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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 1999 🢒 Catera 🢒 Restraints 🢒 SIR 🢒 Seat Belt Buckle Pretensioner Replacement - Left Side

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 168500 Size: MH
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System .
  2. Remove the driver seat. Refer to Seat Replacement in Seats.
  3. Remove the nut from the driver seat belt pretensioner.
  4. Route the driver seat belt pretensioner wiring harness through the driver seat bottom frame.
  5. Remove the driver seat belt pretensioner from the driver seat bottom frame.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 168500 Size: MH
  1. Install the driver seat belt pretensioner to the driver seat bottom frame.
  2. Route the driver seat belt pretensioner wiring harness through the driver seat bottom frame.

    3. 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 nut to the driver seat belt pretensioner.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the driver seat belt pretensioner nut to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).

  4. Install the driver seat. Refer to Seat Replacement in Seats.
  5. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System .