Rear Seat Center Shoulder Belt (2001 Only)

REMOVAL

IMPORTANT: This seat belt assembly is for use only in the rear seat center position on the Saturn L-Series Sedan.




1. Remove rear seat center shoulder belt from buckle.




2. Pull on rear seat cushion retainer straps while pulling up on rear seat cushion to disengage rear seat cushion from floor.
3. Remove rear seat cushion from vehicle.




4. Remove rear seat bolster.
4.1 Reach down into corner of rear seat cushion to expose retaining tab.
4.2 Bend bolster retaining tab upward.
4.3 Lower rear seat back.
4.4 Starting at bottom, pull forward to disengage bolster from retaining tab, then pull upward to disengage upper attachment.




5. Remove rear seat shoulder belt upper fastener cover to expose rear seat shoulder belt upper fastener.
6. Remove shoulder belt upper fastener.




7. Slide shoulder belt out of C-pillar trim panel slot.




8. Remove rear window trim finish panel.
9. Slide belt webbing through slot in rear window trim finish panel.




10. Remove rear seat shoulder belt retractor fastener and remove retractor.

INSTALLATION

CAUTION: APPLY LOCTITE 242(R) THREADLOCK (OR EQUIVALENT) ON ALL RESTRAINT BOLTS/NUTS BEFORE INSTALLATION.

1. Install rear seat shoulder belt retractor and fastener to vehicle.

Torque:
Rear Seat Shoulder Belt Retractor: 35 N.m (26 ft-lbs)




2. Slide belt webbing through slot in rear window trim finish panel.
3. Install rear window trim finish panel.




4. Route rear seat belt through C-pillar trim panel slot.
5. Install C-pillar trim panel.




6. Install rear seat belt shoulder belt to C-pillar.

Torque:
Rear Seat Belt Shoulder Belt-to-C-Pillar: 35 N.m (26 ft-lbs)

7. Install rear seat shoulder belt upper fastener cover.

CAUTION: MAKE SURE REAR SEAT SHOULDER BELT IS NOT CAUGHT BEHIND BOLSTER WHEN INSTALLING BOLSTER.







8. Install rear seat bolster.
8.1 Position bolster onto upper bolster attachment.
8.2 Push down on bolster to engage upper attachment and push bolster back over retaining tab.
8.3 Bend retaining tab down to fastener's bolster.
8.4 Raise rear seat back.
9. Position rear seat cushion into vehicle.




10. Route center seat belt through seat cushion.
11. Snap rear seat cushion into attaching retainers.
12. Pull up on seat to ensure seat is properly installed.




13. Install rear seat center shoulder belt into buckle.

NOTE: Ensure the safety belt label is pointing to the release button, and that both are facing the front of the vehicle. Ensure the belt is not twisted. Push and pull on the latch plate to be sure it is secure.

14. Function rear seat shoulder belt to ensure proper operation.