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DRIVER SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE NOT READILY ACCESSIBLE

SUBJECT: DRIVER SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE NOT READILY ACCESSIBLE (INSTALL STOP BUTTON)

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1992-93 G VANS

CONDITION:

--------- Some owners of 1992-1993 G-vans may comment that the Drivers (LH) seat belt latch plate is less accessible than desired.

Note: This condition may occur on all seat belt options (i.e. upfitter units or passenger vans).

CAUSE:

----- The drivers side seat belt does not have a stop button to prevent the latch plate from falling to the floor when the seat belt is not in use. This condition might create an extra step for the driver when trying to locate the latch plate.

CORRECTION:

---------- The above mentioned condition may be improved by installing a replacement stop button kit which is now available from GMSPO under the part numbers listed in the SERVICE PARTS INFORMATION section of this bulletin. The kit contains two sets of the two piece buttons. Only one set is actually needed to correct the condition indicated in this bulletin.

SERVICE PROCEDURE:

1. Find the centre width measurement that is approximately 14" (35cm) from the base of the seat belt protector cover. (Figure 1)

2. Use a grease pencil or a marker to identify that point.

3. Position the latch plate ABOVE the stop button location.

4. Insert the pin half of the button into the belt webbing at the location measured in step 1, and align the other button half to the pin portion.

5. Press the two halves together with your fingers or gently with a pair of pliers.

SERVICE PARTS INFORMATION

Part Number Description ----------- ----------- 12540460 Button Asm (gray) 12540461 Button Asm (blue) 12540462 Button Asm (red) 12540463 Button Asm (beige) 12544825 Button Asm (black)

Parts are expected to be available on 4/26/93.

For vehicles repaired under warranty use:

LABOUR Time 0.2 hrs./veh


Object Number: 85185  Size: FS

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