How to replace the front seat belt retractors.

2011 CHEVROLET MALIBU
2.4L • AUTOMATIC
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DAYCM
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My seat belt retractors were never replaced after my vehicle was in a fender bender so I'm just trying to get a detailed description on how to remove and replace the front driver and passenger seat belt retractors on a 2011 Chevy Malibu.
Jul 15, 2014 at 8:45 PM
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HMAC300
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if they weren't damaged then there should be nothing wrong with them you have to remove the center garnish molding first top and bottom then the retractors see pic.
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Jul 16, 2014 at 7:08 AM
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DAYCM
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They were working fine when I started leasing the car
Jul 16, 2014 at 10:00 AM
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