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Interior/Restraints - Seat Belt Buckle Rattles/Squeaks

Bulletin No: 08-003/09

Last Issued: 05/15/2009

Subject:
SQUEAK AND/OR RATTLE NOISE FROM FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE

BULLETIN NOTE
^ This bulletin supersedes the previous bulletin 08-003/09 issued on 05/07/09. The WARRANTY INFORMATION has been revised.

^ Changes are noted below in Red beside the change bar.

APPLICABLE MODEL(S) / VINS
2006-2008 MX-5 vehicles with VINs lower than JM1NC****8*151063 (produced Feb. 20, 2008)
2006-2008 MAZDA5 vehicles with VINs lower than JM1CR****8*315050 (produced Feb. 20, 2008)
2007-2008 CX-9 vehicles with VINs lower than JM1TB****8*147730 (produced Feb. 1, 2008)

DESCRIPTION





A squeak and/or rattle noise may come from the driver side seat while driving on slightly uneven road surfaces.

Due to assembly variation, the bolt and washer may come in contact with each other causing the noise.

The diameter of the bolt flange has been increased during mass-production. Customers having this concern should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair procedure.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Verify the customer concern by moving the buckle left and right.





- If the noise is heard, replace the bolt (A) with a new one.

Tightening Torque: 28.2 - 57.8 ft. lbf. (38.2 - 78.4 Nm, 3.9 - 7.99 kgf.-m)

- If the noise is not heard, refer to the Workshop Manual for further diagnostics.

NOTE:
Ensure wave washer (B) is installed.

If an urgent repair is necessary and the bolt is not available, repair using the following procedure.





1. From Noise Repair Kit, peel off a 5mm strip pad (A).





2. Wrap strip pads around wave washer (B) at five (5) locations; cut off any surplus.

3. Reinstall removed parts.

NOTE:
^ Do not apply any grease.

^ Ensure the buckle can move properly.





PART(S) INFORMATION





WARRANTY INFORMATION

NOTE:
^ This warranty information applies only to verified customer complaints on vehicles eligible for warranty repair.

^ This repair will be covered under Mazda's New Vehicle Limited Warranty term.

^ Additional diagnostic time cannot be claimed for this repair.