Front Seat Belt Assembly - Twists or Binds
File In Section: 10 - BodyBulletin No.: 66-16-O4A
Date: August, 1996
Subject:
Driver and/or Passenger Seat Belt Assembly Twists or Binds
(Install New Seat Belt Retractor Assembly)
Models:
1994-1995 Chevrolet and GMC G Vans
This bulletin is being revised to change the color description of 3 part numbers. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 66-16-04 (Group Reference 10 - Body).
Condition
Some owners may report the seat belt webbing may become twisted or binds when trying to draw or retract the seat belt assembly.
Cause
The belt webbing passes through a "D" ring attached to the door pillar anchor plate. As the anchor plate pivots, the seat belt webbing may overlap on itself creating a bind or twist condition in the inner diameter of the "D" ring assembly.
Correction
Install a new seat belt retractor assembly following the Service Manual procedure in Section 10A2. The new retractor assembly incorporates a new "D" ring design that resists belt web twisting.
Important:
In 1994 models, replacement seat belt colors may differ slightly from the originals due to different color tones used in 1995 models.
Parts Information
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor Labor
Operation Description Time
C9180 Belt Assembly, Safety Front 0.3 hr
(RH)
C9181 Belt Assembly, Safety Front 0.3 hr
(LH)
Important:
Labor operation is coded to base vehicle coverage in the warranty system.