Where is the seatbelt electrical connector? & How to remove left-center vent?

[mikez71]

I only see one 2-pin connector under the driver seat, and the wire colors are wrong..
Where is the bugger hiding?

Also want to replace my broken dash vents, how do I remove the left center vent?
Top screw is obscured by dashboard edge..

 

[Doubeleive]

I think unless the little fins are actually broken they just snap back into place
you talking about this one

 

[mikez71]

That's the one. That top screw is behind the top edge of dashboard? And doesnt look look like enough space to remove a short screw, much less the long ones used..

 

[Doubeleive]

That's the one. That top screw is behind the top edge of dashboard? And doesnt look look like enough space to remove a short screw, much less the long ones used..
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the center block that turn's will just pop out, use a small flat pry tool, then pop the replacement back in.

 

[Doubeleive]

right here top and bottom/center part

 

[Doubeleive]

those things are like little jigsaw puzzles I thought mine was broke just snapped it back together. unless some wings are missing

 

[mikez71]

Awesome! Good to know, thanks for the details!

 

[mikez71]

Well, I tried it Doub.. It took a bit of prying, but now the rear half of the vent is loose.
So back to the original plan, which probably involves lifting the dashboard.
Have thought about hogging out the edge of dash that's covered anyways, but worry it might lead to a crack later..

Who TF designs stuff like this? GM = Gotdam Mothersuckers!

 

[Fless]

Charm.li seems to indicate that the vent comes out with the headlight switch, if I'm reading it correctly. Or am I looking at the wrong vent?

Deflector Replacement - Instrument Panel Air - Left — 2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1/2 Ton 2WD V8-5.3L VIN T Service Manual | Operation CHARM

Detailed repair manual for the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1/2 Ton 2WD V8-5.3L VIN T.

charm.li

 

[mikez71]

wrong vent, it's the driver right vent.

UPDATE:
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Found the seatbelt connector!
So annoying when the loud chime suddenly comes on while driving...

You have to look from above the seat, not underneath.
It's right next to the seatbelt latch if you shove the seat foam out of the way around the latch.

 

[mikez71]

Charm.li seems to indicate that the vent comes out with the headlight switch, if I'm reading it correctly. Or am I looking at the wrong vent?

Deflector Replacement - Instrument Panel Air - Left — 2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1/2 Ton 2WD V8-5.3L VIN T Service Manual | Operation CHARM

Detailed repair manual for the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1/2 Ton 2WD V8-5.3L VIN T.

charm.li

Thanks here's the right vent (center)

Deflector Replacement - Instrument Panel Air - Center — 2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1/2 Ton 2WD V8-5.3L VIN T Service Manual | Operation CHARM

Detailed repair manual for the 2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1/2 Ton 2WD V8-5.3L VIN T.

charm.li

It says..
Remove I/P bezel
Remove I/P trim panel (dashboard?)

 

[Doubeleive]

Well, I tried it Doub.. It took a bit of prying, but now the rear half of the vent is loose.
So back to the original plan, which probably involves lifting the dashboard.
Have thought about hogging out the edge of dash that's covered anyways, but worry it might lead to a crack later..

Who TF designs stuff like this? GM = Gotdam Mothersuckers!

Rear half? you mean it's part way out?

 

[Fless]

It says..
Remove I/P bezel
Remove I/P trim panel (dashboard?)

That's what it looks like.

 

[Doubeleive]

it may be in there tight but should come out, run out to cordova and experiment on one out there. there has to be a couple dozen of them out there atleast

 

[mikez71]

Rear half? you mean it's part way out?

Oh, I meant the housing part.. Apparently it's two parts.
There's some small tabs on the bottom that won't grab, so the back half of vent jiggles around.
Probably wouldn't notice anything with the vent in there, but the plastic feels loose and a little air could leak out the seam..

 

[mikez71]

Oh, and for anyone pulling the seatbelt connector. Just disconnect it.
Don't cut it off and splice it, don't ask how I know...

 

[Doubeleive]

Oh, I meant the housing part.. Apparently it's two parts.
There's some small tabs on the bottom that won't grab, so the back half of vent jiggles around.
Probably wouldn't notice anything with the vent in there, but the plastic feels loose and a little air could leak out the seam..

I think that's just how they are, but I am going off of memory from 10+ years ago