LEFT SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR BOLT MAY PULL LOOSE

MODELS/YEARS: 1986 CUTLASS SUPREME MODELS EQUIPPED WITH REMOVABLE ROOF PANELS (OPTION CCl)

CONDITION

General Motors has determined that some 1986 Cutlass Supreme models equipped with removable roof panels have been assembled with shoulder belt anchorages which fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 210 "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages". The left-hand (driver's) side shoulder belt anchor plate on some of these vehicles may be located upside down in the lock pillar so that the unthreaded slot of the plate aligned with the hole in the lock pillar. This resulted in the shoulder belt anchor bolt being driven into the slot instead of the threaded hole of the anchor plate. In the event of a vehicle crash, the belt anchor bolt may pull loose from the anchor plate, which could increase the likelihood of injury to the seat occupant.

VEHICLES INVOLVED

Involved are certain 1986 Cutlass Supreme models equipped with removable roof panels (option CCl) within the following Vehicle Identification Number breakpoints:

Assambly Plant Beginning Up To And Including -------------- --------- ------------------- Arlington (R) GR308157 GR346615 Pontiac (P) GP322544 GP354536

DEALER ACTION

Dealers are to inspect the shoulder belt anchor plate on vehicles involved to determine if it was correctly installed. If required, an anchor plate reinforcement assembly, special washer and new anchor bolt are to be installed as instructed in the service procedure section of this bulletin.

Dealers are to service all vehicles subject to this campaign at no charge to owners, regardless of mileage, age of vehicle, or ownership, from this time forward.

Whenever a vehicle subject to this campaign is taken into your new or used vehicle inventory, or it is in your dealership for service in the future, you should take the steps necessary to be sure the campaign correction has been made before reselling or releasing the vehicle.

Owners of vehicles recently sold, from your new vehicle inventory are to be contacted by the dealer, and arrangements made to make the required modification according to instructions contained in this bulletin.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

ONLY THE LEFT-HAND (DRIVER'S SIDE) SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR BOLT IS INVOLVED IN THIS CAMPAIGN PROCEDURE.

A. Inspection ---------- 1. Remove guide loop cover, shoulder belt anchor bolt and guide loop (Figure 1).

2. Check for presence of a round threaded hole inside center pillar. Reinstall bolt and check that a torque of 35-48 N - m (26-35 lbs. ft.) can be achieved.

3. If Step 2 is satisfactory - NO REPAIR IS NEEDED. Reassemble (reverse of removal) and torque bolt to specification above, and install a campaign identification label (Part C of this service procedure).

4. If inspection shows a slot with threads formed on the side walls of the slot - INSTALLATION OF REPAIR KIT WILL BE REQUIRED (Part B of this service procedure).

B. Repair Kit Installation Procedure --------------------------------- 1. Remove or Disconnect

a. Roof panel opening rear garnish molding (Figure 2), lock pillar trim molding (Figure 3), and back window upper garnish molding (Figure 4).

b. Rear quarter upper trim panel (Figure 5). Compress seatback cushion to remove rear screw.

2. Enlarge left-hand shoulder belt anchor bolt hole using appropriate file. Do not attempt to drill out hole because damage may occur to body outer metal as drill bit drags through hole.

3. Using parts furnished in the 86-C-08 repair kit:

a. Install anchor plate reinforcement assembly (Figure 6) and secure with special washer and new shoulder belt anchor bolt.

b. Drill two (2) 1/18" holes in pillar and reinforcement (Figure 6). Rivet anchor plate in place, using furnished pop rivets.

c. Tape, cement, or otherwise secure special washer in place and remove anchor bolt.

4. Reinstall trim, insert furnished bolt through belt guide loop, and install bolt, torquing to 35-48 N - m (26-35 1 bs. ft.).

5. Install belt guide loop cover.

6. Install Campaign Identification Label (Part C of this service procedure).

C. Campaign Identification Label Installation ------------------------------------------ Install a Campaign Identification Label. Each vehicle modified in accordance with the instructions outlined in this procedure will require a Campaign identification Label. Each label provides a space to include the campaign number, the five (5) digit dealer code of the dealer performing the campaign service, and the date vehicle was campaigned. This information may be inserted with a typewriter or ballpoint pen. When installing label, clean and dry the surface of the radiator upper mounting support and apply the campaign label where it is readily visible.

PARTS INFORMATION

The correct quantity of 86-C-08 repair kits are being shipped to each dealer with vehicles involved on a "NO CHARGE" basis. They WILL NOT BE billed on the dealer's parts account. Dealers should not order from WDDGM. If tranders make additional parts necessary, contact your zone office.

The parts required to repair one vehicle are contained in the 86-C-08 repair kit. These parts are shown in Figure 6 and listed below:

1 - Anchor Plate Reinforcement 1 - Special Washer 1 - Shoul der Belt Anchor Bolt 2 - Pop Rivets (1/8"x 5/16")

If inspection indicates the repair kit is not required, forward the unused kit to your Oldsmobile Zone Office.

CLAIM INFORMATION

Failure Labor Labor Description Code Operation Hours ----------- ---- --------- ----- Inspection 96 V3480 .2 Only

Inspect and 96 V3481 .6 Install Repair Kit

.1 hour for clerical administration may be added to the above operations.

A parts credit for 30% of dealer price of the "furnished" 86-C-08 repair kit will be credited to the above operation number.

General Motors bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians, not a "do-it-yourselfer". They are written to inform those technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper service of a vehicle. Properly trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions and know-how to do a job properly and safely. If a condition is described, do not assume that the bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition. See a General Motors dealer servicing your brand of General Motors vehicle for information on whether your vehicle may benefit from the information.