Sierra 1500 2WD V8-5.3L Hybrid (2004)
Seat Belt Buckle: Service and Repair
Center Rear
SEAT BELT BUCKLE REPLACEMENT - CENTER REAR
CAUTION: To avoid personal injury to the occupants of the vehicle, observe the following precautions:
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More than one supplier's seat belts are used, therefore, install ONLY the seat belt components specified in the GM parts catalog.
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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. Fold the rear seat to the open position.
2. Remove the two 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.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the buckle assembly to the rear seat.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
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 two bolts that retain the buckle assembly to the back of the seat frame.
