Campaign - Harness Pinched/Seat Belt Anchor Torque
TSB No. TS 08-1 07019Section Title: Body Elect.
Division: Automotive
Category: Technical
SUBJECT:
SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SE, HARNESS PINCHED BY REAR
SPEAKER RETAINING PLATE AND FRONT SEAT BELT LOWER ANCHOR BOLT TORQUE CHECK.
MODEL:
VITARA 2-DOOR ONLY (1.6 AND 2.0 LITER)
YEAR:
1999
CONDITION:
Wire harness pinched behind retaining plate(s) of rear speaker(s) and the right and/or left front seat belt lower anchor bolt(s) may be loose.
CAUSE:
Speaker retaining plate installed over wiring harness during speaker installation and the right and/or left front seat belt lower anchor bolt(s) were not torqued to specification after speaker installation.
CORRECTION:
Remove both rear speaker grilles on all Vitara 2-Door 1.6 and 2.0 liter models to inspect and repair as shown in this bulletin. Check the torque of both the right and left front seat belt lower anchor bolts. Check operation of all lights and speakers.
NOTE:
For Claim submission information, see Service Campaign Bulletin # SC-13
NOTE:
FOR IDENTIFICATION OF AFFECTED VEHICLES, SEE VIN LISTS
1. Remove both right and left rear speaker grilles and inspect the wiring harness routing.
2a. If the harness is not pinched behind the speaker retaining plate, reinstall the speaker grilles and go to step 7 and 8.
2b. Should you find the harness pinched between the speaker retaining plate, continue with the following steps.
3. Loosen speaker retaining plate by backing out the retaining screw.
4. Push the wiring harness away from the speaker retaining plate and tighten the speaker retaining plate screw.
NOTE:
Ensure the wiring harness is not pinched behind the speaker retaining plate while tightening the retaining plate screw.
5. Visually inspect the wiring harness for damage, i.e. cut or chafed wiring, and repair as necessary.
Check all fuses and function of all lights and speakers.
6. Reinstall speaker grilles.
7. Using a 14 mm socket and torque wrench, retorque BOTH the right and left front seat belt lower anchor bolts to specification.
Front Seat Belt Lower Anchor Bolt Torque
Specification: 25.5 lb-ft (35 N.m, 3.5 kg-m)
8. Clean the area above the door striker on the driver's side "B" piller door post of all dirt, grease and oil. Install the Lime Green SE dot as shown in the picture to the right.