Parts, Service Procedure & Campaign Label Information
PARTS INFORMATIONParts required to complete this modification are to be obtained from General Motors Warehousing and Distribution (GMWDD). To ensure that these parts will
be obtained as soon as possible they should be ordered from GMWDD on a C.I.O.
order with no special instruction code, but on an advise code (2).
QUANTITY PER
PART NUMBER VEHICLE DESCRIPTION
20681871 Kit Kit includes ten (10) Seat belt retractor
retainers - enough to retainer.
campaign five (5) vehicles. Do Not order one (1) kit per vehicle.
When required, part numbers identifying front seat shoulder belt retractor assemblies may be found in your current parts catalogue.
FIGURE 1 - RETAINER AND RETRACTOR:
SERVICE PROCEDURE
Using the installation procedure below, install a retainer on one or both shoulder belt retractors, unless plastic spring cap is retained by two screws metal band (see Figure 1).
TO AVOID SOILING THE VEHICLE INTERIOR, ALL EQUIPMENT (INCLUDING TECHNICIAN'S HANDS AND ATTIRE) USED FOR THE REPAIR PROCEDURE MUST BE CLEAN.
VEHICLE SHOULD BE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE TO AVOID CRACKING OF PLASTIC TRIM.
1. Inspect both front seat belt retractors to be sure they are operational. If one or both retractors do not function properly or are inoperative, replacement must be perfomed. Do not attempt to repair retractor assembly. Stop and make certain you have the proper replacement Seat Belt Retractors before proceding with any disassembly. Replacement should be performed, per the Pontiac Firebird Service Manual, page 9-2 of the "Body Service" Section.
2. Remove rear upper garnish molding, coat hooks, sunshade support brackets windshield side garnish and roof rail molding courtesy lamps, and shoulder belt escutcheon.
3. Remove headlining to gain access to shoulder belt retractors.
4. Inspect plastic spring caps on left side of each retractor. Unless plastic spring cap is retained by two screws or a metal band, install retainer as follows.
5. If the small circular plastic spring cap on the left side of each shoulder belt retractor is not fully seated, use a screwdriver or appropriate tool and press spring cap to retractor frame.
FIGURE 1 - RETAINER AND RETRACTOR:
FIGURE 2 - RETAINER IN INSTALLED POSITION:
6. Install retainer on right side of vehicle. Refer to Figures 1 and 2. First install hooked end of retainer in notch on forward edge of retractor frame. Then snap other end of retainer over rear edge of retractor frame. Retainer must be positioned as in Figure 2.
7. Install retainer on left side of vehicle using procedures described in Steps 5 and 6.