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Seat Belt System: Removal & Installation Chevrolet Silverado Classic 3500

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Front Seat Belt Buckle Replacement

CAUTIONTo avoid personal injury to the occupants of the vehicle, observe the following precautions: More than one supplier's seat belts are used, therefore, install ONLY the seat belt components specified in the GM parts catalog. To verify that the correct seat belt components were installed, insert the seat belt latch in the seat belt buckle. The latch must be fully seated and be retained in the buckle until purposely released.

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the front seat belt buckle nut (1). Disconnect the electrical connection (2). The right seat buckle is shown, the left is similar.
  2. Remove the seat belt buckle from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the seat belt buckle in the vehicle.
  2. Connect the electrical connection (2).
  3. Install the front seat belt buckle nut (1). Tighten: Tighten the nut to 53 N.m (39 lb ft).

Rear Seat Center Belt Buckle Replacement

CAUTIONTo avoid personal injury to the occupants of the vehicle, observe the following precautions: More than one supplier's seat belts are used, therefore, install ONLY the seat belt components specified in the GM parts catalog. To verify that the correct seat belt components were installed, insert the seat belt latch in the seat belt buckle. The latch must be fully seated and be retained in the buckle until purposely released.
  1. Fold the rear seat to the open position.
  2. Remove the 2 bolts that retain the buckle assembly to the back of the seat frame.
  3. Remove the nut that retains the buckle assembly to the floor stud.
  4. Remove the buckle assembly from the rear seat.
  1. Install the buckle assembly to the rear seat.
  2. Install the nut that retains the buckle assembly to the floor stud. Tighten: Tighten the nut to 52 N.m (38 lb ft).
  3. Install the 2 bolts that retain the buckle assembly to the back of the seat frame. Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 3 N.m (26 lb in).
  4. Fold the rear seat to the closed position.
  1. Remove the rear seat cushion and cover. Refer to «Rear Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement»(ref-277841-S02520008952008012100000) .
  2. Remove the bolt (13) that retains the buckle assembly (14) to the seat frame.
  3. Remove the buckle assembly.
  1. Install the buckle assembly.
  2. Install the bolt (13) that retains the buckle assembly (14) to the seat frame. Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 53 N.m (39 lb ft).
  3. Install the rear seat cushion and cover. Refer to «Rear Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement»(ref-277841-S02520008952008012100000) .

Seat Belt Buckle and Latch Replacement - Rear (Extended Cab)

CAUTIONTo avoid personal injury to the occupants of the vehicle, observe the following precautions: More than one supplier's seat belts are used, therefore, install ONLY the seat belt components specified in the GM parts catalog. To verify that the correct seat belt components were installed, insert the seat belt latch in the seat belt buckle. The latch must be fully seated and be retained in the buckle until purposely released.
  1. Pull the seat belt buckles through the rear seat cushion. Fold the rear seat up.
  2. Remove the rear seat belt buckle nuts.
  3. Remove the buckle assembly.
  1. Position the buckle assembly to the floor panel stud.
  2. Install the rear seat belt buckle nuts. Tighten: Tighten the nuts to 53 N.m (39 lb ft).
  3. Fold the rear seat down.
  4. Pull the seat belt buckles through the seat cushion.

Seat Belt Replacement - Center Front

CAUTIONTo avoid personal injury to the occupants of the vehicle, observe the following precautions: More than one supplier's seat belts are used, therefore, install ONLY the seat belt components specified in the GM parts catalog. To verify that the correct seat belt components were installed, insert the seat belt latch in the seat belt buckle. The latch must be fully seated and be retained in the buckle until purposely released.
  1. Remove the center front seat belt latch bolt. Remove the seat belt latch assembly from the vehicle.
  2. Remove the center front seat belt buckle bolt.
  3. Remove the buckle assembly from the seat.
  1. Install the seat belt buckle assembly to the center front seat.
  2. Install the seat belt buckle bolt. Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 53 N.m (39 lb ft).
  3. Install the seat belt latch assembly to the center front seat.
  4. Install the seat belt latch bolt. Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 53 N.m (39 lb ft).

Seat Belt Replacement - Center Rear

CAUTIONTo avoid personal injury to the occupants of the vehicle, observe the following precautions: More than one supplier's seat belts are used, therefore, install ONLY the seat belt components specified in the GM parts catalog. To verify that the correct seat belt components were installed, insert the seat belt latch in the seat belt buckle. The latch must be fully seated and be retained in the buckle until purposely released.
  1. Remove the seat belt guide cover (1).
  2. Remove the rear seat armrest. Refer to «Rear Seat Armrest Replacement (60/40 Split)»(ref-277841-S22742303632008012100000) .
  3. Release the J-Clip from under the center armrest.
  4. Remove the nut from the seat belt retractor.
  5. Remove the bolt (1) from the seat belt anchor.
  1. Install the bolt (1) to the seat belt anchor. Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 52 N.m (38 lb ft).
  2. Install the nut to the seat belt retractor. Tighten: Tighten the nut to 52 N.m (38 lb ft).
  3. Install the J-Clip under the center armrest.
  4. Install the rear seat armrest. Refer to «Rear Seat Armrest Replacement (60/40 Split)»(ref-277841-S22742303632008012100000) .
  5. Install the seat belt guide cover (1).

Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Left Front

CAUTIONTo avoid personal injury to the occupants of the vehicle, observe the following precautions: More than one supplier's seat belts are used, therefore, install ONLY the seat belt components specified in the GM parts catalog. To verify that the correct seat belt components were installed, insert the seat belt latch in the seat belt buckle. The latch must be fully seated and be retained in the buckle until purposely released.
  1. Move the front seat to the full forward position.
  2. Remove the seat back cover and pad. Refer to «Front Seat Back Cushion Cover and Cushion Pad Replacement»(ref-277841-S18081266782008012100000) .
  3. Separate the seat foam from the cardboard to gain access to the retainer on the seat belt side.
  4. Remove the seat belt side cardboard retainers.
  5. Move the cardboard outwards to gain access to the lower seat belt retractor bolt.
  6. Remove the retractor bolt.
  7. Remove the retractor tower retaining screw.
  8. Remove the retractor tower cover.
  9. Remove the upper anchor bolt.
  10. Remove the retractor from the seat.
  1. Position the seat belt retractor onto the seat. Line up the tab on the retractor to the tab on the seat frame.
  2. Install the upper anchor bolt. Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 53 N.m (39 lb ft).
  3. Install the retractor tower cover.
  4. Install the retractor tower cover retaining screw. Tighten: Tighten the screw to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
  5. Install the retractor.
  6. Install the retractor bolt. Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 53 N.m (39 lb ft).
  7. Install the rear cardboard panel retainers.
  8. Install the seat back cover and pad. Refer to «Front Seat Back Cushion Cover and Cushion Pad Replacement»(ref-277841-S18081266782008012100000) .
  9. Move the seat to its original position.

Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Right Front

CAUTIONTo avoid personal injury to the occupants of the vehicle, observe the following precautions: More than one supplier's seat belts are used, therefore, install ONLY the seat belt components specified in the GM parts catalog. To verify that the correct seat belt components were installed, insert the seat belt latch in the seat belt buckle. The latch must be fully seated and be retained in the buckle until purposely released.
  1. Move the front seat to the full forward position.
  2. Remove the seat back cover and pad. Refer to «Front Seat Back Cushion Cover and Cushion Pad Replacement»(ref-277841-S18081266782008012100000) .
  3. Separate the seat foam from the cardboard to gain access to the retainer on the seat belt side.
  4. Remove the seat belt side cardboard retainers.
  5. Move the cardboard outwards to gain access to the lower seat belt retractor bolt.
  6. Remove the retractor bolt.
  7. Remove the retractor tower retaining screw.
  8. Remove the retractor tower cover.
  9. Remove the upper anchor bolt.
  10. Remove the retractor from the seat.
  1. Position the seat belt retractor onto the seat. Line up the tab on the retractor to the tab on the seat frame.
  2. Install the upper anchor bolt. Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 53 N.m (39 lb ft).
  3. Install the retractor tower cover.
  4. Install the retractor tower cover retaining screw. Tighten: Tighten the screw to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
  5. Install the retractor.
  6. Install the retractor bolt. Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 53 N.m (39 lb ft).
  7. Install the rear cardboard panel retainers.
  8. Install the seat back cover and pad. Refer to «Front Seat Back Cushion Cover and Cushion Pad Replacement»(ref-277841-S18081266782008012100000) .
  9. Move the seat to its original position.

Rear Seat Belt Retractor Replacement (Crew Cab)

CAUTIONTo avoid personal injury to the occupants of the vehicle, observe the following precautions: More than one supplier's seat belts are used, therefore, install ONLY the seat belt components specified in the GM parts catalog. To verify that the correct seat belt components were installed, insert the seat belt latch in the seat belt buckle. The latch must be fully seated and be retained in the buckle until purposely released.
  1. Remove the rear seat, if required. Refer to «Rear Seat Replacement (60/40 Split)»(ref-277841-S07090457652008012100000) or «Rear Seat Replacement (Extended Cab)»(ref-277841-S28842695372008012100000) or «Rear Seat Replacement (Extended Cab w/4th Door)»(ref-277841-S22914016532008012100000) .
  2. Remove the rear quarter trim panel. Refer to «Rear Quarter Trim Panel Replacement (Crew Cab)»(ref-277840-S05326601482008012100000) or «Rear Quarter Trim Panel Replacement (Extended Cab)»(ref-277840-S42579508062008012100000) or «Rear Quarter Trim Panel Replacement (Regular Cab)»(ref-277840-S37634773192008012100000)
  3. Remove the rear seat belt to body bolts.
  4. Remove the rear seat belt retractor to body bolt (1).
  5. Remove the retractor from the vehicle.
  1. Install the retractor to the vehicle.
  2. Install the rear seat belt retractor to body bolt (1). Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 53 N.m (39 lb ft).
  3. Install the rear seat belt to body bolts. Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 53 N.m (39 lb ft).
  4. Install the rear quarter trim panel. Refer to «Rear Quarter Trim Panel Replacement (Crew Cab)»(ref-277840-S05326601482008012100000) or «Rear Quarter Trim Panel Replacement (Extended Cab)»(ref-277840-S42579508062008012100000) or «Rear Quarter Trim Panel Replacement (Regular Cab)»(ref-277840-S37634773192008012100000) .
  5. Install the rear seat, if removed. Refer to «Rear Seat Replacement (60/40 Split)»(ref-277841-S07090457652008012100000) or «Rear Seat Replacement (Extended Cab)»(ref-277841-S28842695372008012100000) or «Rear Seat Replacement (Extended Cab w/4th Door)»(ref-277841-S22914016532008012100000) .

Rear Seat Belt Retractor Replacement (Extended Cab)

CAUTIONTo avoid personal injury to the occupants of the vehicle, observe the following precautions: More than one supplier's seat belts are used, therefore, install ONLY the seat belt components specified in the GM parts catalog. To verify that the correct seat belt components were installed, insert the seat belt latch in the seat belt buckle. The latch must be fully seated and be retained in the buckle until purposely released.
  1. Remove the rear seat. Refer to «Rear Seat Replacement (60/40 Split)»(ref-277841-S07090457652008012100000) or «Rear Seat Replacement (Extended Cab)»(ref-277841-S28842695372008012100000) or «Rear Seat Replacement (Extended Cab w/4th Door)»(ref-277841-S22914016532008012100000) .
  2. Remove the seat belt guide cover (1).
  3. Remove the rear seat belt to body bolts (2).
  4. Remove the rear quarter trim panel. Refer to «Rear Quarter Trim Panel Replacement (Crew Cab)»(ref-277840-S05326601482008012100000) or «Rear Quarter Trim Panel Replacement (Extended Cab)»(ref-277840-S42579508062008012100000) or «Rear Quarter Trim Panel Replacement (Regular Cab)»(ref-277840-S37634773192008012100000) .
  5. Remove the rear seat belt retractor to body bolt (1).
  6. Remove the retractor from the vehicle.
  1. Install the retractor to the vehicle.
  2. Install the rear seat belt retractor to body bolt (1). Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 53 N.m (39 lb ft).
  3. Install the rear quarter trim panel. Refer to «Rear Quarter Trim Panel Replacement (Crew Cab)»(ref-277840-S05326601482008012100000) or «Rear Quarter Trim Panel Replacement (Extended Cab)»(ref-277840-S42579508062008012100000) or «Rear Quarter Trim Panel Replacement (Regular Cab)»(ref-277840-S37634773192008012100000) .
  4. Install the rear seat belt to body bolts (2). Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 53 N.m (39 lb ft).
  5. Install the seat belt guide cover (1).
  6. Install the rear seat. Refer to «Rear Seat Replacement (60/40 Split)»(ref-277841-S07090457652008012100000) or «Rear Seat Replacement (Extended Cab)»(ref-277841-S28842695372008012100000) or «Rear Seat Replacement (Extended Cab w/4th Door)»(ref-277841-S22914016532008012100000) .

Child Restraint Tether Anchor Replacement

The child restraint tether anchors are welded to the seat back frame and cannot be serviced separately. Refer to Front Seat Back Frame Replacement or Rear Seat Back Cushion Frame Replacement .

CAUTIONTo help avoid personal injury from unrepaired crash damage to a restraint system, perform the seat belt check for each seat belt system. Replace the seat belt system if there is any doubt about the condition of system components.
  1. The front seat belt system consists of a driver and passenger seat belt retractor and buckle.
  2. The driver seat belt has a seat belt switch mounted within the seat belt buckle. The seat belt switch communicates the status of the seat belt to the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM). The SDM communicates the status of the seat belt to the instrument panel cluster (IPC) which controls a seat belt indicator and an audio alarm. When the driver seat belt is buckled with the LF door closed and the ignition switch in the ON position, the following events occur: The audio alarm will not operate. The seat belt indicator will not operate.
  3. When the driver seat belt is not buckled with the LF door closed and the ignition switch in the RUN position, the following events will occur: The audio alarm will operate for 4-8 seconds and then turn OFF. The seat belt indicator will operate for 20 seconds or until the driver seat belt is buckled. The seat belt indicator will flash for an additional 55 seconds before turning OFF. To diagnose further failure of the seat belt indicator refer to «Symptoms - Seat Belts»(ref-277867-S15183159942008012100000) .

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