Seat Belt, Front - Twists or Binds

Bulletin No.: T-93-69
File in Group: 10
Number: 284
Corp.Ref.No.: 311602
Date: March, 1993

SUBJECT:
FRONT SEAT BELT TWISTS OR BINDS

MODELS AFFECTED:
1992-1993 SEVILLES

Some owners of 1992-1993 Sevilles built before VIN breakpoint PU806583 may comment about the inconvenience of having to help the belt pass through the guide loop when putting on a front seat belt. This condition may be caused by the angle of the guide loop during the placement of the belt around the occupant.

NOTE:
This condition does not affect the functionality of the belt system.





To correct this condition select the front seat belt retractor assembly from Figure 1 and use the following procedure to replace the assembly:

1. Remove front and rear primary weather seal along the header.

2. Pop front courtesy/reading lamp cover off.

3. Remove rear courtesy/reading lamp with assist handle by removing two screws under assist handle.

4. Remove center lock pillar trim panel. Refer to "Frame and Underbody" (Section 10-3).

5. Remove carpet retainer. Refer to "Frame and Underbody" (Section 10-3).





6. Remove bolt securing floor retractor to rocker inner. Refer to Figure 2.





7. Remove height adjuster trim cover by removing two hex head screws under headliner. Refer to Figure 3.

8. Remove height adjuster guide loop by removing bolt. Refer to Figure 3.





9. Remove auxiliary loop bracket at 5-7 N-m (4-5 lbs.ft.). Refer to Figure 4.

10. Install height adjuster guide loop from new retractor assembly by reinstalling bolt at 35-48 N-m (26-35 lbs.ft.). Refer to Figure 3.

11. Install auxiliary loop bracket. Make sure belt is not twisted. Refer to Figure 4.

12. Install height adjuster trim cover. Refer to Figure 3.

13. Install bolt securing floor retractor to rocker inner and tighten 35-48 N-m. (26-35 lbs.ft.).

14. Install carpet retainer. Refer to "Frame and Underbody" (Section 10-3).

15. Install front and rear door primary weather seal along the header.

16. Install front courtesy/reading lamp cover.

17. Install rear courtesy/reading lamp with assist handle.

18. Install center lock pillar trim panel. Refer to "Frame and Underbody" (Section 10-3).

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

For warranty purposes use Labor Operations T6714 (right side) and T6715 (left side) at.6 hour each side.