Child Seat Anchor/Tether - Surface Rust
NUMBER: 23-045-00GROUP: Body
DATE: Dec. 29, 2000
SUBJECT:
Two Passenger Bench Seat Child Seat Anchor And Tether Wires Surface Rusted
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves removing the two passenger bench seat from the vehicle, separating the seat back from the seat bottom and painting the child seat anchor and tether wires
MODELS:
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT AT WINDSOR PRIOR TO OCTOBER 12, 2000 AND VEHICLES BUILT AT ST. LOUIS PRIOR TO NOVEMBER 2, 2000.
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The child seat anchor and tether wires have surface rust on them.
DIAGNOSIS/REPAIR PROCEDURES:
Visually inspect the child seat anchor and tether wires, it surface rust is present perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
THIS REPAIR IS COMPATIBLE WITH DAIMLERCHRYSLER'S MOBILE SERVICE PROGRAM AND DOES NOT REQUIRE HOISTS OR OTHER FULL SERVICE FACILITY SPECIAL EQUIPMENT.
1. Using the procedure outlined on page 23-239 of the 2001 Town & Country, Caravan and Voyager Service Manual (Publication No. 81-370-1005) and available on MDS2, remove the two passenger bench seat back. Armrests and headrests can be left in position.
2. Remove the seat belt buckle anchor bolts.
3. Remove the "J" strips attaching the seat cushion upholstery the from rear and sides of the cushion frame. Flip the cushion and upholstery over to expose the child seat anchor and tether wires (rear of cushion). Keep the front "J" strips attached.
4. Reposition the synchronizing cable away from the child seat anchor and tether wires.
5. Put a plastic bag over the seat belt buckles and riser handles to shield them from paint spray.
6. Use 150 grit sandpaper to remove rust from the child seat anchor and tether wires.
7. Spray the child seat anchor and tether wires with paint, p/n 04443609. Protect trim from paint during this process.
8. Allow the paint to dry a minimum of 15 minutes.
9. Reposition the synchronizing cable over the tether wires (original installed position).
10. Assemble the cushion and upholstery to the frame (clip on the 6 "J" strips: 4 rear and 2 side).
11. Install the seat belt buckle anchors. Torque the bolts to 39 Nm (29 ft. lbs.).
12. Using the procedure outlined on page 23-240 of the 2001 Town & Country, Caravan and Voyager Service Manual (Publication No. 81-370-1005) and available on MDS2, install the two passenger bench seat back.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
FAILURE CODE: