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Seat Belt System Buick Rendezvous I

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Fastener Tightening Specifications

ApplicationSpecification
MetricEnglish
Rear Seat Belt Center Retractor Bolt43 N.m32 lb ft
Rear Seat Belt Guide Loop Bolt - Right/Left Outboard Rear43 N.m32 lb ft
Rear Seat Belt Lower Anchor Bolt - Right/Left Outboard Rear43 N.m32 lb ft
Rear Seat Belt Retractor Bolt - Right/Left Outboard Rear43 N.m32 lb ft
Right/Left Rear Seat Belt Buckle Anchor Bolt53 N.m30 lb ft
Right/Left Rear Seat Belt Buckle Anchor Nut53 N.m30 lb ft
Seat Belt Anchor Plate Nut40 N.m29 lb ft
Seat Belt Buckle Anchor Nut53 N.m30 lb ft
Seat Belt Guide Loop Nut - Front Seat- Right/Left29 N.m20 lb ft
Seat Belt Intermediate Guide Bolt43 N.m32 lb ft
Seat Belt Retractor Bolt - Front Seat - Right/Left43 N.m32 lb ft
Shoulder Belt Guide Adjuster Bracket Bolt - Front Seat - Right/Left50 N.m37 lb ft

Fastener Tightening Specifications

Scheme 1

Scheme 1: Seat Belt Schematics
Scheme 1: Seat Belt Schematics

Scheme 2

Scheme 2: Seat Belt Component Views
Scheme 2: Seat Belt Component Views
CalloutComponent Name
1Seat Belt Buckle-Driver

Seat Belt Connector End Views

Seat Belt Switch Connector End Connector Part Information 12124451 Cavities: 2-Way M Metri-Pack 150 Series (BLK) Pin Wire Color Circuit No. Function A BLK/WHT 238 Seat Belt Switch - Left B BLK 550 Ground

Diagnostic Starting Point - Seat Belts

Begin the system diagnosis by reviewing the Seat Belt System Description and Operation . Reviewing the description and operation information will help you determine the correct symptom diagnostic procedure when a malfunction exists. Reviewing the description and operation information will also help you determine if the condition described by the customer is normal operation.

Refer to Symptoms - Seat Belts in order to identify the correct procedure for diagnosing the system and where the procedure is located.

Operational and Functional Checks

IMPORTANTIf the vehicle has been in a collision, refer to Repairs and Inspections Required After a Collision for additional information.

Perform the following inspection from the driver seat

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. Verify proper operation of the seat belt reminder lamp with the belt buckled and with the belt unbuckled. Refer to «Seat Belt System Description and Operation»(/buick/rendezvous/i-2001-2007/remont/restraints-control-systems/#seat-belt-system) .
  2. Inspect the shoulder belt guide in order to ensure that the following conditions are met: The shoulder belt guide swivels freely. The seat belt webbing is seated flatly in the guide slot. The seat belt webbing does not bind.
  3. Verify that the seat belt buckle faces inboard and is accessible.
  4. Verify that the seat belt retractor units are securely attached.
  5. Verify that the seat belt anchor bolts are secure.
  6. Fully extend the seat belt webbing. Verify that the seat belt webbing does not have any twists or tears.
  7. Allow the seat belt webbing to retract. Verify that the seat belt webbing returns freely and completely back into the retractor.
  8. Snap the seat belt latch plate into the buckle.
  9. Sharply tug on the seat belt latch plate and the buckle. Verify that the seat belt latch plate and the buckle remain locked when tugged.
  10. Push the button on the buckle. Verify that the seat belt latch plate releases easily from the buckle. Verify that the button returns to its original position.

Repeat the inspection procedure, steps 2-10, from the front passenger seat.

Perform the following steps in order to inspect the center seat belts

  1. Verify that the center seat belts are accessible.
  2. Verify that the center seat belts have no twists or tears in the webbing.
  3. Snap the center seat belt latch plate into the buckle.
  4. Sharply tug on the seat belt latch plate and the buckle. Verify that the seat belt latch plate and the buckle remain locked when tugged.
  5. Push the button on the buckle. Verify that the seat belt latch plate releases easily from the buckle. Verify that the button returns to its original position.

Repeat the inspection procedure, steps 2-10, from the rear seats.

Repeat the center seat belt inspection procedure, steps 1-5, from the rear seat.

Emergency Locking Retractors

CAUTIONPerform this test in an area clear of other vehicles or obstructions. Do not conduct this test on the open road. A large, empty parking lot is suitable. Failure to observe this precaution may result in damage to the vehicle and possible personal injury.

Scheme 3

Scheme 3
Scheme 3
  1. Fasten the seat belts, an assistant is needed when the retractor under test is not part of the driver seat belt.
  2. Accelerate the vehicle slowly to 16 km/h (10 mph) and apply the brakes firmly.
  3. Verify that the seat belt locks when braking firmly.
  4. If the belt does not lock, proceed with the following steps: Remove the seat belt retractor assembly. Tilt the seat belt retractor slowly. Ensure that the seat belt webbing can be pulled from the retractor at an inclination of 15 degrees or less and cannot be pulled from the retractor at an inclination of 45 degrees or more. If the seat belt retractor does not operate as described, replace the retractor assembly. Refer to the following procedures: «Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Left Front (Pontiac)»(/buick/rendezvous/i-2001-2007/remont/restraints-control-systems/#seat-belt-system) «Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Right Front (Pontiac)»(/buick/rendezvous/i-2001-2007/remont/restraints-control-systems/#seat-belt-system) «Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Center Rear»(/buick/rendezvous/i-2001-2007/remont/restraints-control-systems/#seat-belt-system) «Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Rear»(/buick/rendezvous/i-2001-2007/remont/restraints-control-systems/#seat-belt-system)

Symptoms - Seat Belts

IMPORTANTReview the seat belt system description and operation in order to familiarize yourself with the system and how it functions. Refer to Seat Belt System Description and Operation .

Visual/Physical Inspection

  1. Inspect for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of the seat belt system. Refer to «Checking Aftermarket Accessories»(/buick/rendezvous/i-2001-2007/remont/body-electrical/#wiring-systems-diagnostic-information-and-procedures__checking-aftermarket-accessories) in Wiring Systems.
  2. Inspect the easily accessible or visible system components for obvious damage or conditions which could cause the symptom.

Intermittent

Faulty electrical connections or wiring may be the cause of intermittent conditions. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems.

Symptom List

Refer to the following symptom diagnostic procedure in order to diagnose the symptom

Seat Belt Indicator Circuit Malfunction

StepActionYesNo
Schematic Reference: Seat Belt Schematics
1Did you review the Seat Belt System Description and Operation and perform the necessary inspections?Go to Step 2Go to Symptoms - Seat Belts
2Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. Monitor the fasten safety belt indicator while buckling and unbuckling the driver seat belt. Does the system operate properly?Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring SystemsGo to Step 3
3Buckle the drivers seat belt. With a scan tool, observe the Driver Side Belt Status parameter in the SIR scan tool data list. Does the scan tool indicate that the Driver Side Belt Status parameter displays Buckled?Go to Step 8Go to Step 4
4Turn OFF the ignition. Disconnect the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) connector. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module Replacement in SIR. Disconnect the seat belt switch - LF connector. Refer to Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioner Replacement - Left Front (Buick) . Test the seat belt switch - LF signal circuit for an open or a high resistance. Did you find and correct the condition?Go to Step 9Go to Step 5
5Test the seat belt switch - LF ground circuit for an open or high resistance. Did you find and correct the condition?Go to Step 9Go to Step 6
6Test the seat belt switch - LF for an open. Replace a malfunctioning seat belt switch - LF. Refer to Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioner Replacement - Left Front (Buick) . Did you find and correct the condition?Go to Step 9Go to Step 7
7Test the seat belt switch - LF for a short. Replace a malfunctioning seat belt switch - LF. Refer to Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioner Replacement - Left Front (Buick) . Did you find and correct the condition?Go to Step 9
8Replace the instrument panel cluster (IPC). Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console. Did you complete the replacement?Go to Step 9
9Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you find and correct the condition?System OKGo to Step 3

Seat Belt Indicator Circuit Malfunction

Seat Belt Service Precautions

  1. Do not bleach or dye the seat belt webbing. Use only the following items in order to clean the seat belt webbing: A mild soap and water solution A soft brush or cloth
  2. Keep sharp edges and damaging objects away from the seat belts. Do not bend or damage any part of the seat belt buckle or latch plate. Replace any seat belts that are cut or damaged in any manner.
  3. Use only the correct seat belt anchor bolts. Tighten the correct seat belt anchor bolt/ screw to the correct torque value. Refer to «Fastener Tightening Specifications»(/buick/rendezvous/i-2001-2007/remont/restraints-control-systems/#seat-belt-system__fastener-tightening-specifications) . Begin tightening the seat belt anchor bolts by hand in order to ensure that the bolt is threaded straight.
  4. Some seat belts and retractors require service as a set with service replacement components only. Do not repair individual components that require service as a set.
  5. Verify that the replacement part number is correct for the vehicle at that seating position. Do not substitute a seat belt from a different seating position.

Repairs and Inspections Required After a Collision

CAUTIONRestraint systems can be damaged in a collision. To help avoid injury and ensure that all parts in need of replacement are replaced: Replace any seat belt system that was in use during the collision serious enough to deploy any automatic restraint device such as air bags and seat belt pretensioners. This not only includes seat belt systems in use by people of adult size, but seat belt systems used to secure child restraints, infant carriers and booster seats, including LATCH system and top tether anchorages. Replace any seat belt system that has torn, worn, or damaged components. This not only includes adult seat belt systems, but built-in child restraints and LATCH system components, if any. Replace any seat belt system if you observe the words "REPLACE" or "CAUTION", or if a yellow tag is visible. Do not replace a seat belt if only the child seat caution label is visible. Replace any seat belt system if you are doubtful about its condition. This not only includes adult seat belt systems, but built-in child restraints, LATCH system components, and any restraint system used to secure infant carriers, child restraints, and booster seats. Do NOT replace single seat belt system components in vehicles that have been in a collision as described above. Always replace the entire seat belt system with the buckle, guide and retractor assembly, which includes the latch and webbing material.

After a minor collision where no automatic restraint device was deployed, seat belt system replacement may not be necessary, unless some of the parts are torn, worn, or damaged.

Scheme 4

Scheme 4: Removal Procedure
Scheme 4: Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the left front seat. Refer to «Seat Replacement - Bucket»(/buick/rendezvous/i-2001-2007/remont/seats/#seat-system) in Seats.
  2. Remove the front seat cushion inner trim panel. Refer to «Seat Cushion Inner Trim Panel Replacement - Front»(/buick/rendezvous/i-2001-2007/remont/seats/#seat-system) in Seats.
  3. Remove the nut from the seat belt buckle anchor stud.
  4. Remove the electrical connector from the.
  5. Remove the seat belt buckle from the left front seat.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the seat belt buckle to the left front seat.
  2. Install the nut to the seat belt anchor stud. Tighten: Tighten the seat belt buckle anchor nut to 42 N.m (31 lb ft).
  3. Install the electrical connector to the seat belt buckle.
  4. Install the front seat cushion inner trim panel. Refer to «Seat Cushion Inner Trim Panel Replacement - Front»(/buick/rendezvous/i-2001-2007/remont/seats/#seat-system) in Seats.
  5. Install the left front seat. Refer to «Seat Replacement - Bucket»(/buick/rendezvous/i-2001-2007/remont/seats/#seat-system) in Seats.

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the right front seat. Refer to «Seat Replacement - Bucket»(/buick/rendezvous/i-2001-2007/remont/seats/#seat-system) in Seats.
  2. Remove the front seat cushion inner trim panel. Refer to «Seat Cushion Inner Trim Panel Replacement - Front»(/buick/rendezvous/i-2001-2007/remont/seats/#seat-system) in Seats.
  3. Remove the nut from the seat belt buckle anchor stud.
  4. Remove the seat belt buckle from the right front seat.
  1. Install the seat belt buckle to the right front seat.
  2. Install the nut to the seat belt anchor stud. Tighten: Tighten the seat belt buckle anchor nut to 42 N.m (31 lb ft).
  3. Install the front seat cushion inner trim panel. Refer to «Seat Cushion Inner Trim Panel Replacement - Front»(/buick/rendezvous/i-2001-2007/remont/seats/#seat-system) in Seats.
  4. Install the right front seat. Refer to «Seat Replacement - Bucket»(/buick/rendezvous/i-2001-2007/remont/seats/#seat-system) in Seats.
  1. Remove the right and/or left rear bucket seat from the vehicle. Refer to «Seat Replacement - Rear Bucket»(/buick/rendezvous/i-2001-2007/remont/seats/#seat-system) in Seats.
  2. Remove the nut cover cup from the right and/or left rear bucket seat belt buckle anchor stud.
  3. Remove the nut from the right and/or left rear bucket seat belt buckle anchor stud.
  4. Remove the seat belt buckle from the right and/or left rear seat belt anchor stud.
  1. Install the rear seat belt buckle to the right and/or left rear seat belt anchor stud.
  2. Install the nut to the right and/or left rear bucket seat belt buckle anchor stud. Tighten: Tighten the right and/or left rear seat belt buckle anchor nut to 42 N.m (31 lb ft).
  3. Install the nut cover cup to the right and/or left rear bucket seat belt buckle anchor stud turning clockwise until fully seated.
  4. Install the right and/or left rear bucket seat to the vehicle. Refer to «Seat Replacement - Rear Bucket»(/buick/rendezvous/i-2001-2007/remont/seats/#seat-system) in Seats.
  1. Remove the right and/or left rear split bench seat from the vehicle. Refer to «Seat Replacement - Rear 50-50 Split»(/buick/rendezvous/i-2001-2007/remont/seats/#seat-system) in Seats.
  2. Place the rear bench seat with the bottom of the rear bench seat in the upward position.
  3. Remove the rear bench seat trim to access the right and/or left rear seat belt buckle anchor.
  4. Remove the bolt from the right and/or left rear bench seat belt buckle anchor.
  5. Remove the rear seat belt buckle from the right and/or left rear seat belt anchor pulling the seat belt buckle through the slot in the rear seat cushion.
  1. Install the rear seat belt buckle to the right and/or left rear seat belt anchor pulling the seat belt buckle through the slot in the rear seat cushion.
  2. Install the bolt to the right and/or left rear bench seat belt buckle anchor. Tighten: Tighten the right and/or left rear seat belt buckle anchor bolt to 42 N.m (31 lb ft).
  3. Install the rear bench seat trim.
  4. Install the right and/or left rear split bench seat to the vehicle. Refer to «Seat Replacement - Rear 50-50 Split»(/buick/rendezvous/i-2001-2007/remont/seats/#seat-system) in Seats.
  1. Open the lift gate.
  2. Remove the rear storage compartment. Refer to «Storage Compartment Replacement - Rear (Rendezvous)»(/buick/rendezvous/i-2001-2007/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) in Interior Trim.
  3. Remove the bolts that hold the seat belt buckle to the floor.
  4. Remove the seat belt buckle.
  1. Position the seat belt buckle to the floor. Secure the buckle with the anchor bolt. Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 53 N.m (30 lb ft).
  2. Install the rear storage compartment. Refer to «Storage Compartment Replacement - Rear (Rendezvous)»(/buick/rendezvous/i-2001-2007/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) in Interior Trim.
  3. Close the lift gate.

Scheme 5

Scheme 5: Removal Procedure
Scheme 5: Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the center pillar upper trim panel. Refer to «Trim Panel Replacement - Upper Center Pillar»(/buick/rendezvous/i-2001-2007/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) in Interior Trim.
  2. Remove the bolts from the shoulder belt guide adjuster bracket.
  3. Remove the shoulder belt guide belt adjuster bracket from the center pillar.
  1. Install the shoulder belt guide adjuster bracket to the center pillar.
  2. Install the bolt to the shoulder belt guide belt adjuster bracket. Tighten: Tighten the shoulder belt guide adjuster bracket bolts to 42 N.m (31 lb ft).
  3. Install the center pillar upper trim panel. Refer to «Trim Panel Replacement - Upper Center Pillar»(/buick/rendezvous/i-2001-2007/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) in Interior Trim.
  1. Remove the front bucket seat. Refer to «Seat Replacement - Bucket»(/buick/rendezvous/i-2001-2007/remont/seats/#seat-system) in Seats.
  2. Remove the front seat belt anchor from the rear outboard front seat stud.
  3. Open the seat belt guide loop cover.
  4. Remove the nut from seat belt guide loop.
  5. Remove the seat belt guide loop from the guide adjuster bracket.
  6. Remove the center pillar lower trim. Refer to «Trim Panel Replacement - Lower Center Pillar»(/buick/rendezvous/i-2001-2007/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) in Interior Trim.
  7. Remove the bolt from the seat belt retractor.
  8. Remove the seat belt retractor from the center pillar.
  9. Remove the front seat belt from the vehicle.
  1. Install the seat belt retractor to the center pillar.
  2. Install the bolt to the seat belt retractor. Tighten: Tighten the seat belt retractor bolt to 42 N.m (31 lb ft).
  3. Install the center pillar lower trim. Refer to «Trim Panel Replacement - Lower Center Pillar»(/buick/rendezvous/i-2001-2007/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) in Interior Trim.
  4. Place the seat belt guide loop to the guide adjuster bracket.
  5. Install the nut to the seat belt guide loop. Tighten: Tighten the seat belt guide loop nut to 42 N.m (31 lb ft).
  6. Install the seat belt guide loop cover.
  7. Place the front seat belt anchor plate to the front seat rear outboard stud.
  8. Install the front bucket seat. Refer to «Seat Replacement - Bucket»(/buick/rendezvous/i-2001-2007/remont/seats/#seat-system) in Seats.
  1. Open the seat belt guide loop cover.
  2. Remove the nut from guide loop.
  3. Remove the seat belt guide loop from the guide adjuster bracket.
  4. Remove the center pillar lower trim. Refer to «Trim Panel Replacement - Lower Center Pillar»(/buick/rendezvous/i-2001-2007/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) in Interior Trim.
  5. Remove the bolts from the seat belt intermediate guide.
  6. Remove the seat belt intermediate guide from the center pillar.
  7. Remove the seat belt retractor bolt.
  8. Remove the seat belt retractor from the center pillar.
  9. Remove the anchor plate nut from the front seat stud.
  10. Remove the anchor plate from the front seat stud.
  1. Install the seat belt retractor into the T-slot in the center pillar.
  2. Install the seat belt retractor bolt. Tighten: Tighten the seat belt retractor bolt to 42 N.m (31 lb ft).
  3. Install the seat belt intermediate guide to the center pillar.
  4. Install the seat belt intermediate guide bolts. Tighten: Tighten the seat belt intermediate guide bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
  5. Place the anchor plate to the seat stud.
  6. Install the anchor plate nut to the seat stud. Tighten: Tighten the anchor plate nut to 42 N.m (31 lb ft).
  7. Install the center pillar lower trim. Refer to «Trim Panel Replacement - Lower Center Pillar»(/buick/rendezvous/i-2001-2007/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) in Interior Trim.
  8. Place the seat belt guide loop to the guide adjuster bracket.
  9. Install the nut to the seat belt guide loop. Tighten: Tighten the seat belt guide loop nut to 42 N.m (31 lb ft).
  10. Close the seat belt guide loop cover.
  1. Open the seat belt guide loop cover.
  2. Remove the bolt from seat belt guide loop.
  3. Remove the seat belt guide loop from the pillar.
  4. Remove the bolt from the rear seat belt lower anchor.
  5. Remove the rear seat belt lower anchor.
  6. Remove the rear quarter lower trim panel. Refer to «Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Lower (Aztek)»(/buick/rendezvous/i-2001-2007/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) or «Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Lower (Rendezvous)»(/buick/rendezvous/i-2001-2007/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) in Interior Trim.
  7. Remove the bolt from the rear seat belt retractor.
  8. Remove the rear seat belt retractor from the rear quarter inner panel.
  9. Remove the rear seat belt retractor assembly from the vehicle.
  1. Install the rear seat belt retractor to the rear quarter inner panel.
  2. Install the bolt to the rear seat belt retractor. Tighten: Tighten the rear seat belt retractor bolt to 42 N.m (31 lb ft).
  3. Install the rear quarter lower trim panel. Refer to «Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Lower (Aztek)»(/buick/rendezvous/i-2001-2007/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) or «Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter Lower (Rendezvous)»(/buick/rendezvous/i-2001-2007/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) in Interior Trim.
  4. Place the rear seat belt lower anchor to the lower rear quarter lower trim panel.
  5. Install the bolt to the rear seat belt lower anchor. Tighten: Tighten the rear seat belt lower anchor bolt to 42 N.m (31 lb ft).
  6. Place the seat belt guide loop to the pillar.
  7. Install the bolt to seat belt guide loop. Tighten: Tighten the rear seat belt guide loop bolt to 42 N.m (31 lb ft).
  8. Close the seat belt guide loop cover.
  1. Remove the rear seat belt center latch to buckle.
  2. Remove the rear upper garnish molding. Refer to «Garnish Molding Replacement - Rear Upper»(/buick/rendezvous/i-2001-2007/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
  3. Remove the rear seat belt center retractor bolt.
  4. Remove the rear seat center belt retractor from the rear roof rail panel.
  1. Install the rear seat belt center retractor to the rear roof rail panel.
  2. Install the bolt to the rear seat belt center retractor. Tighten: Tighten the rear seat belt center retractor bolt to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).
  3. Install the rear upper garnish molding. Refer to «Garnish Molding Replacement - Rear Upper»(/buick/rendezvous/i-2001-2007/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) .
  4. Install the rear seat belt center latch to buckle.
  1. Remove the rear No. 2 seat. Refer to «Seat Replacement - Rear No. 2 (Buick)»(/buick/rendezvous/i-2001-2007/remont/seats/#seat-system) in Seats.
  2. Open the cover from the seat belt guide loop.
  3. Remove the bolt from the seat belt guide loop.
  4. Remove the pillar trim panel from the vehicle.
  5. Remove the liftgate door sill plate. Refer to «Door Sill Plate Replacement - Liftgate (Rendezvous)»(/buick/rendezvous/i-2001-2007/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) in Interior Trim.
  6. Remove the lower anchor bolt from the seat belt.
  7. Remove the bolts from the cargo tie-down locations.
  8. Pull the rear quarter trim panel away from the vehicle.
  9. Remove the bolt (1) that retains the rear seat belt to the body.
  10. Remove the seat belt retractor from the vehicle.
  1. Install the seat belt retractor to the vehicle.
  2. Install the bolt (1) that retains the rear retractor to the body. Tighten: Tighten the retractor bolt to 43 N.m (32 lb ft).
  3. Install the quarter trim panel to the vehicle.
  4. Install the bolts to the cargo tie-down locations. Tighten: Tighten the loop bolts to 6 N.m (53 lb in).
  5. Install the lower seat belt anchor bolt. Tighten: Tighten anchor bolt to 43 N.m (32 lb ft).
  6. Install the liftgate door sill plate. Refer to «Door Sill Plate Replacement - Liftgate (Rendezvous)»(/buick/rendezvous/i-2001-2007/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) in Interior Trim.
  7. Install the pillar trim to the vehicle.
  8. Install the bolt that secures the seat belt guide loop. Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 43 N.m (32 lb ft).
  9. Close the cover to the seat belt guide loop.
  10. Install the rear No. 2 seat. Refer to «Seat Replacement - Rear No. 2 (Buick)»(/buick/rendezvous/i-2001-2007/remont/seats/#seat-system) in Seats.
IMPORTANTIf the vehicle has been in a collision, refer to Repairs and Inspections Required After a Collision for additional information.

The front seat belt system includes a driver and a passenger inflatable restraint seat belt retractor pretensioner and buckle. For additional information on seat belt pretensioners. Refer to SIR System Description and Operation in SIR.

The drivers seat belt system, includes a seat belt switch in the driver seat buckle which controls a reminder lamp and a tone alarm.

  1. When the driver seat belt is buckled, the drivers door is closed, and the ignition switch is turned ON, the following events will occur: The tone alarm will not operate. The reminder lamp will not operate.
  2. When the drivers seat belt is not buckled, the drivers door is closed, and the ignition switch is in ON position, the following events will occur: The tone alarm will operate for 4 to 8 seconds and then go OFF. The reminder lamp will operate for 20 seconds, until the driver seat belt is buckled.

The rear seat belt system includes the following components

  1. The rear seat belt retractor is located under the rear trim panel and is attached to the rear body pillar.
  2. The center rear seat belt buckle and the outer seat belt buckle are located in the center of the seat cushion.

Child Seat Restraint System

CAUTIONA child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured if the right-front passengers air bag inflates. This is because the back of a rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag. NEVER use a rear-facing child restraint in this vehicle. If a forward-facing child restraint is suitable for your child, ALWAYS move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go and then install the child restraint. Be sure the child restraint position does not conflict with any additional requirements provided by the manufacturer. For more information, refer to the vehicle owners manual and the instruction that came with the child restraint.

The child seat may only be used in a forward facing seating location. The child seat should be installed and secured according to the manufacturer's directions. If the child seat has a top strap, the seat will need to be anchored. Passengers should not be allowed to sit at locations where the seat belts are being used to secure the child seat.

All vehicles are equipped with a dual-mode type retractor with emergency and automatic locking features. The automatic locking feature is for restraint of a child seat. The child seat can be secured by pulling the seat belt all the way out to lock it. Then, tighten the seat belt around the child seat.

If a child seat is to be used in the second seat position, a special dealer-installed anchor must be used in order to anchor the child seat top strap. (This only applies to the seats designed with the top strap provision and for the vehicles sold in Canada). In order to ensure the correct top strap angle, the child seat is only to be used at the seating position for which the top strap anchor is installed.

The inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) receives a discrete input from the left front seat belt switch. The left front seat belt switch is closed when the seat belt is unbuckled.

Fasten Safety Belt Indicator

The fasten safety belt indicator may only be ON during RUN. The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the fasten safety belt indicator under the following conditions

  1. During the bulb check.
  2. The inflatable restraint SDM sends the status of the drivers seat belt switch to the instrument panel cluster (IPC) via a class 2 message. If the seat belt is unfastened, the IPC will illuminate the fasten safety belt indicator for 72 seconds or until the seat belt is fastened. If the seat belt is unfastened within 8 seconds following the bulb check, the IPC sends a class 2 serial message requesting 5 chimes to sound.