Restraints - Child Comfort Clip Comes Off From Seat
TECHNICALBulletin No.: 03-09-50-001B
Date: May 12, 2008
Subject:
Child Comfort Clip Comes Off From Seat (Sew New Design Clip Into Seat Cover)
Models:
2005 Buick Terraza
2001-2005 Chevrolet Venture
2005 Chevrolet Uplander
2007-2008 Chevrolet Impala
2001-2005 Pontiac Montana
2005 Pontiac Montana SV6
2001-2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette
2005 Saturn Relay
Supercede:
This bulletin is being revised to add models and model years. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 03-09-50-001A (Section 09 - Restraints).
Condition
Some customers may comment that the child comfort clip comes off the seat or that the clip comes off of the elastic cord.
Cause
The cord may have come loose from the stitching in the seat back cover.
Correction 1 (For 2001-2004 and 2007-2008 Models)
Replace the child comfort clip with the newly designed clip as shown in the illustration above.
Important:
It will be necessary to cut the retainer off the new clip for the 2001-04 and 2007-08 models. Sewing is required in order to replace the child comfort clip.
1. Remove the seat back cover. Refer to the Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement procedure in SI.
2. Once the cover is removed install the new comfort clip.
3. Turn the cover inside out to gain access for sewing.
4. Before sewing the new clip in place, measure 19 mm (3/4 in) from the end of the elastic cord to the end of the seat cover material as shown in the illustration.
5. Before sewing the clip in place set the sewing machine to 8 to 12 stitches per inch.
6. Install the seat back cover. Refer to the Seat Back Cover and Pad Replacement procedure in SI.
Correction (For 2005 Models)
1. Pull the pocket open
2. Install the end of the cord with the retainer in the hole.
3. Pull the comfort clip in the pocket.
Parts Information
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use the table.
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