Seat Belts - Latch Slides To Seat Belt Anchor Sleeve
File In Section: 10 BodyBulletin No.: 73-16-16A
Date: April, 1998
Subject:
Seat Belt Latch Slides to Seat Belt Anchor Sleeve (Install Seat Belt Webbing Stop Button)
Models:
1996-98 Buick Skylark
1995-98 Chevrolet Cavalier
1997-98 Chevrolet Malibu
1996-98 Oldsmobile Achieva
1999 Oldsmobile Alero
1997-98 Oldsmobile Cutlass
1995-98 Pontiac Sunfire
1996-99 Pontiac Grand Am
This bulletin is being revised to update applicable models. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 73-16-16 (Section 10 - Body)
Condition
Some owners may comment that the seat belt latch slides to the seat belt anchor sleeve.
Cause
The web stop comfort convenience button may have separated from the webbing.
Correction
Refer to Figure 1.
1. Install seat belt webbing stop button in existing hole.
2. If unable to locate existing hole, remove bolt cap cover at rocker/floor pan mounting and measure from the center of bolt head; place the seat belt webbing stop button in the center of webbing using the following dimensions.
^ Alero and Grand Am (1999), Cavalier, Cutlass and Malibu (Coupe and Sedan) - 460 mm (18 inches).
^ Grand Am (1996-98), Skylark and Achieva (Coupe and Sedan) - 555 mm (22 inches).
a. Make sure latch is above the seat belt webbing stop button.
b. Use caution when snapping button halves together.
c. Remove the sharp point of the male half after installation to prevent scratching or torn clothing. (Small needle nose pliers work well.)
Parts Information
The following are the button kits for service, consisting of two male and two female buttons.
P/N Description
12453514 Medium Dark Oak
12453515 Graphite
12453516 Adriatic Blue
12453517 Medium Neutral (Taupe)
12453518 Medium Pewter
12453519 Dark Teal
12453520 Red Garnet
12453521 Medium Dark Neutral
12453522 Medium Dark Pewter
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor Operation Labor Time
C9040/41 0.2 hr