Parts Information and Service Procedure
PARTS INFORMATIONParts required to complete this campaign are to be obtained from General Motors Service Parts Operation (GMSPO). To ensure that these parts are obtained as soon as possible, they should be ordered from GMSPO on a C.I.O. order with no special instruction code, but on advise code (2).
Notice:
During the early stages of this product safety campaign, GMSPO may restrict the number of kits which may be requested on any one order due to available parts quantities.
Notice:
If P/N 22551133 for Sunbird can not be obtained, the nuts removed from the car can be reused if thread locking compound is applied. The nut for the Grand Prix is not to be reused under any circumstances.
Notice:
It is anticipated that less than 3% of vehicles will require the guide loop reinforcement kit to complete this campaign. Please order parts accordingly.
SPECIAL TOOLS AND INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO
Each dealer will be shipped a Guide Loop Inspection/Drilling Fixture J39425-4, T-Handle Cutting Tool J39425-1, a Bulb PT7190-12 with metal dust and an Instructional Video Tape, during the week of January 20, 1992. This package is being furnished to dealers at no charge. Each package will be identified with Pontiac Campaign Number 91-C-07. Additional tools, if required, may be ordered from Kent-Moore. Mechanics should be certain to view the video tape before attempting to perform the service procedure.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
1. Lower front door window class and remove plastic shoulder belt guide loop plug cover (Grand Prix) plastic shoulder belt guide loop anchor cover (Sunbird), nut and rubber washer (Grand Prix). DO NOT USE POWER TOOLS TO REMOVE GUIDE LOOP NUT.
2. Pull guide loop outside of vehicle and place in Guide Loop Inspection/Drilling Fixture (J39425-4) (see View A). Use Magnetic Inspection side of fixture for this step.
3. Apply small amount of metal dust to guide loop (see View B).
4. With guide loop still in fixture, gently shake dust from side to side to highlight any possible crack.
5. Inspect guide loop for cracks. If guide loop is cracked, metal dust will have been drawn to crack line (see Views C & D) and a guide loop reinforcement&-~ kit must be installed on both sides of vehicle.
If guide loop does not have a crack, perform steps 1 through 5 on the opposite front door guide loop to determine if that guide loop is cracked. Do Not Reinstall First Guide Loop Until Both Sides Have Been Inspected.
6. Remove all traces of dust from guide loop(s) and from magnetic fixture by brushing or blowing.
7. If cracks were not found, reinstall guide loop, rubber washer (Grand Prix) and a new guide loop nut (to be ordered separately). For Sunbirds only, the old nut may be reused after a small amount of Locktite 242 thread locking compound (GM P/N 12345382) or equivalent is applied to the threads. The old Grand Prix nut can not be reused under any circumstances.
Torque nut to 28 N-m (21 lb.ft.). Reinstall nut cover (Grand Prix) or anchor cover (Sunbird) and install Campaign Identification Label.
Notice:
Use only guide loop nut P/N 10115018 on Grand Prix. DO NOT SUBSTITUTE OR REUSE OLD NUT.
Notice:
Use only guide loop nut P/N 22551133 on Sunbird. DO NOT SUBSTITUTE. If this nut can not be obtained reuse the old nut after a small amount of Locktite 242 thread locking compound (GM P/N 12345382) or equivalent is applied to the threads.
8. If cracks were found on guide loop, a reinforcement plate must be installed following the "Installing Reinforcement Assemblies" procedure below.
INSTALLING REINFORCEMENT ASSEMBLIES
(To Be Performed On BOTH Front Door Guide Loops When EITHER Front Door Guide Loop Is Cracked)
1. Using "Drilling Operation" side of Guide Loop Inspection/Drilling Fixture (J39425-4), place guide loop in fixture (see View E).
2. Locate two holes in guide loop plate on either side of threaded stud. While holding guide loop in fixture with palm, use 3/16" (5 mm) drill bit to drill through black plastic material (see View F).
3. Using T-Handle Cutting Tool (J39425-1) to remove all black plastic material from in and around holes in guide loop as illustrated in View G. This creates two circular cutouts in lower corners of triangular area on back side of guide loop.
Notice:
Turning handle back and forth while applying downward pressure has been determined to do a better cleaning job than full rotation of the handle.
4. Install reinforcement plate studs into holes in guide loop. Ensure reinforcement plate is completely seated by firmly pressing plate into guide loop cutout area (see View H).
5. Reinstall guide loop (with reinforcement assembly in place) using rubber washer removed previously (Grand Prix Only) and new nut supplied in reinforcement kit. Torque nut to 28 N-m (21 lb.ft.). Reinstall nut cover (Grand Prix) or anchor cover (Sunbird). See View I for Grand Prix assembly. See View J for Sunbird assembly
6. Repeat reinforcement assembly installation on opposite front door guide loop.
7. Install Campaign Identification Label.