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Seat Belt Retractor Weak Return on Driver and/or Passenger Side (Confirm Belt is Installed in Straight Line From Upper Access of B-Pillar to Retractor)

Subject:Seat Belt Retractor Weak Return on Driver and/or Passenger Side (Confirm Belt Is Installed In Straight Line From Upper Access of B-Pillar To Retractor)

Models:2008 Chevrolet Impala


Condition

Some customers may comment that the driver or passenger side seat belt retractor has weak retraction.

Cause

This condition may be due to interference with the wiring harness or plastic standoffs in the B-pillar.

Correction

Technicians are to reinstall the retractor in a straight line from the upper access to the B-pillar and clip the wiring harness back in position.

Important: DO NOT replace the seat belt kit (retractor).

  1. Remove the B-pillar.

    2. Object Number: 2088445 Size: SH
  2. Inspect for proper attachment of the wiring clips in body the flange.

    3. Object Number: 2088447 Size: SH
  3. Clip the wiring harness to the body flange as shown above.
  4. Confirm the seat belt is installed in a straight line from the upper access of the B-pillar to the retractor.

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation

Description

Labor Time

C9844*

Clip Wiring Harness to Body Flange

0.2 hr

*This is a unique labor operation for bulletin use only. It will not be published in the Labor Time Guide.