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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2004 🢒 Vibe - FWD 🢒 Restraints 🢒 Seat Belts 🢒 Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Left Rear

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the left rear seat. Refer to Rear Seat Replacement in Seats.
  2. Remove the left rear seat hinge. Refer to Rear Seat Back Cushion Outer Hinge Replacement .
  3. Remove the left rear door sill trim. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement .
  4. Remove the left rear seat garnish trim.
  5. Remove the rear storage compartment. Refer to Rear Storage Compartment Replacement .
  6. Remove the rear compartment access panel. Refer to Rear Accessory Panel Replacement .
  7. Remove tool storage access panel. Refer to Rear Accessory Panel Replacement .
  8. Remove tool storage tray.
  9. Remove child tether upper anchor brackets. Refer to Child Restraint Tether Anchor Replacement .
  10. Remove the left lower quarter trim panel. Refer to Rear Quarter Lower Trim Panel Replacement .

    11. Object Number: 832164 Size: SH
  11. Remove the left shoulder adjuster bolt cover (1).
  12. Remove the left shoulder adjuster bolt (8).
  13. Remove the left shoulder adjuster (7).
  14. Remove the lower anchor bolt (5).
  15. Remove the upper retractor bolt (3).
  16. Remove the lower retractor bolt (4).
  17. Remove the retractor assembly (2).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 832164 Size: SH

    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.

  1. Install the rear seat belt retractor (2) to the vehicle. Secure the retractor with the upper mounting bolt (3) and the lower mounting bolt (4).

    2. Tighten

        • Tighten the rear seat belt retractor upper mounting bolt to 51 N·m (44 lb ft).
        • Tighten the lower mounting bolt to 41 N·m (30 lb ft).
  2. Install the rear seat belt retractor lower anchor bolt (5).

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the rear seat belt retractor lower anchor bolt to 41 N·m (30 lb ft).

  3. Install the left shoulder adjuster (7) with the bolt (8).

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the left shoulder adjuster bolt to 42 N·m (31 lb ft).

  4. Install the left shoulder adjuster bolt cover (1).
  5. Install the left lower quarter trim panel. Refer to Rear Quarter Lower Trim Panel Replacement .
  6. Install the child tether upper anchor brackets. Refer to Child Restraint Tether Anchor Replacement .
  7. Install the tool storage compartment tray.
  8. Install the tool storage access panel. Refer to Rear Accessory Panel Replacement .
  9. Install the rear compartment access panel. Refer to Rear Accessory Panel Replacement .
  10. Install the rear storage compartment. Refer to Rear Storage Compartment Replacement .
  11. Install the left seat garnish trim.
  12. Install the left rear door sill trim. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement .
  13. Install the left rear seat hinge. Refer to Rear Seat Back Cushion Outer Hinge Replacement .
  14. Install the left rear seat. Refer to Rear Seat Replacement .