Service Procedure

Tools Required: J-39425-4 Guide Loop Inspection/Drilling Fixture
J-39425-1 T-Handle Cutting Tool
PT7190-12 Bulb with Metal Dust

Inspection Procedure

1. Lower front door window glass and remove plastic shoulder belt guide loop plug cover, nut and rubber washer. DO NOT USE POWER TOOLS TO REMOVE GUIDE LOOP NUT.





2. Pull guide loop outside of vehicle and place in Guide Loop Inspection/Drilling Fixture (J 39425-4) (See View A) Use "Magnetic Inspection" side of fixture for this step.

3. Apply small amount of metal dust to guide loop (see View B, page 4).

4. With guide loop still in fixture, gently shake dust from side to side to highlight any possible crack.





5. Inspect guide loop for cracks. If guide loop is cracked, metal dust will have been drawn to crack line (see Views C and D) and a guide loop reinforcement kit must be installed on both sides of vehicle.

If guide loop does not have a crack, perform steps 1 through 5 on the opposite front door guide loop to determine if that guide loop is cracked. Do not Reinstall Guide Loop Until Both Sides Have Been Replaced.

6. Remove all traces of dust from guide loop(s) and from magnetic fixture by brushing or blowing.





7. If cracks were not found, reinstall on both sides the guide loop, rubber washer and a new guide loop nut (to be ordered). The old nuts can not be reused under any circumstances.

Torque nut to 18 N-m (21 lb.ft.). Reinstall nut cover and install Campaign Identification Label.

NOTICE: Use only guide loop nut P/N 10115018. DO NOT SUBSTITUTE OR REUSE OLD NUT.


8. If crack(s) were found on a guide loop, a reinforcement plate must be installed on both sides following the "Installing Reinforcement Assemblies" procedure.