Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Driver or Passenger Seat Retractor Side Belt Replacement
Warning: Refer to SIR Warning in the Preface section.
Warning: In order to prevent accidental deployment and the risk of personal injury, do not dispose of an undeployed inflatable restraint seat belt pretensioner as normal shop waste. Undeployed seat belt pretensioners contain substances that could cause severe illness or personal injury if their sealed containers are damaged during disposal. Use the following deployment procedures to safely dispose of an undeployed seat belt pretensioner. Failure to observe the following disposal methods may be a violation of federal, state, or local laws.
Warning: Refer to SIR Seatbelt Pretensioner Handling Warning in the Preface section.
Preliminary Procedure
- Remove the Center Pillar Upper Garnish Molding. Refer to Center Pillar Upper Garnish Molding Replacement.
- Remove the Front Seat Outer Recliner Upper Finish Cover. Refer to Front Seat Outer Recliner Upper Finish Cover Replacement.
- Front Seat Belt Anchor Plate Bolt
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighten 9 N·m (80 lb in)
- Front Seat Belt Retractor D Ring Bolt
Tighten 45 N·m (33 lb ft)
- Front Seat Shoulder Belt Guide Retainer
- Front Seat Shoulder Belt Retractor Assembly Bolt
Tighten 45 N·m (33 lb ft)
- Front Seat Retractor Side Belt Assembly
Roof Side Rail Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement
Warning: In order to prevent SIR deployment, personal injury, or
unnecessary SIR system repairs, do not strike the door or the
door pillar in the area of the side impact sensor (SIS). Turn OFF ...
Other materials:
Thread Repair
General purpose thread repair kits are available commercially.
Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning in the Preface section.
Note: Refer to the thread repair kit manufacturer's instructions
regarding the size of the drill and which tap to use.
Always avoid any buildup of chips. Back ou ...
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning in the
Preface section.
Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning in the Preface section.
Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Bat ...
Installation Procedure
Prepare all mating surfaces as necessary.
Align the front hinge pillar body reinforcement.
Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the front hinge
pillar body as noted from the original
panel.
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
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