Product Description:
Hawks Motorsports is pleased to offer our clients this 1982-2002 Chevrolet Camaro Pontiac Firebird Front Seat Belt Retractor Upper Bolts Pair Used OEM GM. This is a pair of original GM seat belt retractor mounting bolts used with the front seat belt retractor assemblies on F-Body applications. The bolts are the non-shouldered style, designed to secure the retractor without allowing the retractor to pivot on a shoulder.
Sometimes it's the little hardware that stops a restoration dead in its tracks. If you're putting an F-Body interior back together and the correct retractor bolts are missing, don't substitute some random hardware-store bolt and call it good. These are the factory-style GM fasteners you need to get the retractor mounted correctly. Grab the pair, get the belts bolted back where they belong, and get her done.
KEY FEATURES
- Used OEM GM seat belt retractor bolts
- Sold as a pair of 2 bolts
- Non-shouldered retractor bolt design
- Secures the seat belt retractor without allowing free movement
- Fits 1982-2002 Camaro/Firebird applications as listed by Hawks
- Useful for original/restoration F-Body interiors
- OEM GM hardware
- SKU: 8202FBSBRBOLTS
Hawks specifically distinguishes these from its receiver bolts, which have a shoulder that allows the receiver to move.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
- Manufacturer: General Motors
- Product Type: Seat Belt Retractor Mounting Bolt
- Application: Chevrolet Camaro / Pontiac Firebird
- Model Years: 1982-2002
- Location: Front Seat Belt Retractor
- Style: Non-shouldered
- Quantity: 2 bolts
- Condition: Used OEM GM
- Hawks SKU: 8202FBSBRBOLTS
VEHICLE FITMENT
1982-2002 Chevrolet Camaro
1982-2002 Pontiac Firebird
The Hawks listing identifies this bolt pair for the 1982-2002 Camaro/Firebird range.
IMPORTANT APPLICATION DISTINCTION
These are the retractor bolts, not the seat belt receiver/buckle bolts.
Hawks identifies the retractor bolt as the style without the shoulder, while its separate receiver bolt uses a shoulder specifically to allow movement of the receiver.
IMPORTANT APPLICATION NOTES AND EXCLUSIONS
- Sold as a pair of two bolts.
- These are for the seat belt retractor mounting location.
- They are not the shouldered receiver bolts.
- Do not substitute the shouldered receiver bolt simply because it has the same general appearance.
- These are used OEM GM fasteners and may show normal surface wear, discoloration, oxidation, or tool marks.
- Because these fasteners are part of the vehicle's occupant-restraint system, inspect the threads and bolt heads carefully before installation.
- Verify the actual bolt against the original hardware before installation.
- The vehicle's factory service information should be followed for proper installation and tightening specifications.
A separate Hawks listing identifies the shouldered receiver bolt as also being usable for the 1993-2002 front lower retractor bolt, so the exact mounting location matters.
INSTALLATION NOTES
- Compare the replacement bolts with the original hardware.
- Verify that the threads and mounting points are clean and undamaged.
- Install the correct bolt at the correct retractor mounting location.
- Do not substitute unrelated hardware.
- Follow the applicable factory service procedure for seat belt installation.
- Tighten seat belt mounting hardware to the vehicle manufacturer's specified torque.
- Because seat belts are safety-critical equipment, do not use damaged, stretched, heavily corroded, or questionable fasteners.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many bolts are included?
Two bolts are included as one pair.
Are these the seat belt receiver bolts?
No. These are retractor bolts. The receiver bolts are the shouldered style that allows the receiver to move.
What is the difference between these and the receiver bolts?
These retractor bolts are the non-shouldered style. The receiver bolts have a shoulder that allows free movement of the receiver.
Will these fit my 1982-2002 Camaro?
Hawks identifies this bolt pair for 1982-2002 Camaro applications. Verify the original hardware and mounting location before installation.
Will these fit a Pontiac Firebird?
Hawks identifies them for 1982-2002 Camaro/Firebird applications.
Are these new reproduction bolts?
No. These are used OEM GM bolts.
Are these sold individually?
No. The listing is for a pair of two bolts.
Are these the upper retractor bolts?
They are being listed as the front seat belt retractor bolts. Match the bolt to the original mounting location before installation, particularly on 1993-2002 cars where Hawks also identifies a shouldered bolt for the front lower retractor location.
Can I use a generic replacement bolt?
Do not assume a generic fastener is an acceptable replacement for seat belt mounting hardware. Use the correct factory-style fastener and follow the vehicle's service information.
