GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2008 🢒 G8 🢒 Safety and Security 🢒 Seat Belts 🢒 Driver or Passenger Seat Belt Buckle Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.

    Caution: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Remove the front seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .
  3. Place the seat on a clean and suitable work surface.

    4. Object Number: 2041118 Size: SH
  4. Remove the seat belt buckle (1) to seat adjuster retaining torx bolt (2).

    5. Object Number: 2041119 Size: SH
  5. Detach the cable tray (2) from the seat adjuster.

    6. Important: Remove the electrical tape from around the seat belt buckle electrical connector.

  6. Detach the seat belt buckle electrical connector from the cable tray (2).

    7. Important: Note the wiring harness and connector routing during the removal, in order to route the wiring correctly during assembly.

  7. Disconnect the seat belt buckle electrical connector.
  8. Remove the seat belt buckle from the seat adjuster.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 2041119 Size: SH

    Important: Make sure the seat belt buckle wiring harness is attached and routed as per removal.

  1. Connect the seat belt buckle electrical connector (1).
  2. Attach the seat belt buckle electrical connector to the cable tray (2).
  3. Attach the cable tray (2) to the seat adjuster. Listen for an audible click to confirm fitting.

    4. Object Number: 2041118 Size: SH
  4. Install the seat belt buckle (1) to the seat adjuster.

    5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  5. Install the seat belt buckle to seat adjuster retaining torx bolt (2).

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the torx bolt to 42 N·m (31 lb ft).

  6. Install the front seat. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .
  7. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .