Restraints - Seat Belt Guide Cover Wear
TECHNICALBulletin No.: 08-08-110-018A
Date: June 11, 2009
Subject: Front Seat Shoulder Belt Adjustable Guide Cover Wear (Replace Cover)
Models:
2007-2008 GMC Acadia
2007-2008 Saturn OUTLOOK
Supercede:
This bulletin is being revised to add procedure information to steps #4 and #6 and correct the Labor Operation number. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 08-08-110-018 (Section 08 - Body and Accessories).
Condition
Some customers may comment on wear marks or cuts (1) in the seat belt opening of the front shoulder belt adjustable guide cover(s).
Cause
This condition may be caused by the opening in the shoulder belt guide cover being too small to accommodate the travel of the seat belt. After multiple cycles, the seat belt may wear cuts into the opening.
Correction
Replace the worn shoulder belt guide cover(s) with the new cover(s) designed with a larger seat belt opening.
1. Remove the center pillar upper garnish molding. Refer to Center Pillar Upper Garnish Molding Replacement in SI.
2. Remove the shoulder belt adjustable guide cover by separating the cover retainer from the upper garnish molding. Manually disengage the two side (1) and two rear retaining tabs and roll the loose side of the cover retainer upward to release the three non-retaining tabs on the opposite side.
3. Remove the push-button assembly from the shoulder belt guide cover for transfer to the new replacement guide cover.
1. Using a small screwdriver, or suitable tool, pull forward and upward on the spring to release it from the standing boss (1).
2. While pulling upward on the push-button assembly, gently flex the standing retainer outward to release one side of the assembly.
3. Continue to roll the loose side upward to disengage the push-button assembly from the retainers (2) on the opposite side.
Note
Vehicles built prior to March 23, 2007 may have a first design push-button or adjuster, which may limit interchangeability with the second design shoulder belt cover. If unable to transfer parts, see the Parts Catalog for reference to second design push-button and/or adjuster needed to complete the repair.
4. Install the push-button assembly to the new shoulder belt guide cover.
1. Position the push-button assembly to the guide cover, ensuring that the assembly is seated underneath the side retainers (2).
2. While gently flexing the standing retainer (1) outward, push down and forward to seat the push-button assembly underneath the retainers on the opposite side.
3. Slide the push-button forward enough to install the spring over the standing boss (1). Push the spring downward until fully seated underneath the flange of the boss.
5. Position the new guide cover into the upper garnish molding and install the cover retainer by engaging the three side tabs of the retainer first, then snap the two opposite side and two rear retainers into place.
Note
When reinstalling the center pillar lower garnish molding, ensure that the trim clips do not catch on the webbing of the seat belt and cause poor extraction/retraction. An example of this interference is shown above.
6. Reinstall the center pillar upper garnish molding. Refer to Center Pillar Upper Garnish Molding Replacement in SI.
Parts Information
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use the table above.
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