Canada - Restraint - Seat Belt Tongue Plate Stopper

Bulletin
0441

Issue Date
2001-04-19

Market
Canada

Reference
BC-01-007

Model
ALL APPLICABLE MODELS

Year Range
1990 ~ 2003

Component
BC

Subject:
NEW SEAT BELT TONGUE PLATE STOPPER SERVICE PARTS

This is to inform you of a repair method for replacing broken tongue plate stoppers on seat belt webbings.







APPLICABLE VEHICLES:

PART INFORMATION:

HINT
Please use a stopper colour that is closest to the seat belt webbing colour.

Preparation:
- Adjustable Wrench
- Adjustable Joint Pliers
- Clip or Tape

INSTALLATION:

1. PREPARATION







a) Shift the Tongue Plate to the upper portion of the Tongue Plate Stopper, and temporarily fix it with a clip or tape.
b) Remove any pieces of the original Tongue Plate Stopper in the webbing, with a pair of pliers.

CAUTION:
Damaged or weakened seat belts may break in an accident and injure the occupant. The seat belt assembly must be replaced if:
- The webbing is cut, frayed, worn, or damaged.
- It has been used in a severe impact. Inspect the entire length of webbing for damage and replace the assembly if needed. Be careful not to damage the webbing during repair.







HINT:
Be aware not to damage the webbing.

2. INSTALL TONGUE PLATE STOPPER
a) Install a new Tongue Plate Stopper in the hole of the webbing.

NOTE:
Be aware of the installation direction of the Tongue Plate Stopper as shown in the illustration.







b) Pinch the Tongue Plate Stopper installed in the webbing using the adjustable wrench, and turn and push the adjustment screw by hand







HINT:
Press the adjustment screw in order to position the male and the female of the Tongue Plate Stopper parallel to each other, as shown in illustration.

CAUTION:
DO NOT use pliers. They may damage the webbing.












c) When the adjustment screw for the adjustable wrench can't be turned by hand, tighten the adjustment screw using a pair of adjustable joint pliers until the space between jaws of the adjustable wrench will be 4.5-5.0 mm.












d) Check to be sure that the male pin of the Tongue Plate Stopper has become deformed evenly in the hole of the female part and is firmly held to the belt webbing. (See Illustrations)







REPAIR TIME:

NOTE:
Issue of this Technical Service Bulletin is to ensure that proper repair information is available. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN AUTHORIZATION FOR REPAIR. Normal provisions of the formal warranty policy, as applicable, will apply.