Sable V6-183 3.0L DOHC VIN S MFI (1997)
Remove
1. Remove rear seat.
2. Open rear storage compartment door. Remove two screws retaining RH quarter trim panel.
3. Remove rear safety belt guide nut.
4. Carefully pull RH quarter trim panel.
5. Remove bolt retaining rear safety belt to body.
6. Remove bolt retaining aft seat and safety belt end to floor pan.
7. Remove RH quarter trim panel from vehicle, feeding safety belts through RH quarter trim panel.
Install
1. Follow removal procedure in reverse order.
2. Tighten safety belt nut and bolt to 30-40 N.m (23-29 lb-ft).
3. Tighten aft seat retaining bolt to 17-23 N.m (13-16 lb-ft).
Roof Headlining
NOTE: The removal and installation procedures for roof trim panel generally apply to all models. If one or more of the steps do not apply, proceed to
the next step.
Remove
1. Remove LH and RH inside visor retaining screws, disconnect electrical connectors (lighted vanity) and remove inside visor. Remove visor arm
clip retaining screws and remove visor arm clip.
2. Remove courtesy lamp/map lamp.
3. Remove assist handles/coat hooks.
4. Remove weatherstrips at door openings above beltline. Remove moulding around roof panel if equipped.
5. Remove windshield side garnish moulding.
6. Remove center body pillar inside upper finish panel.
7. Remove LH and RH rear corner inner upper finish panel.
8. Remove LH and RH quarter trim panels.
9. Remove pushpins and roof trim panel.
