Passenger Seat Belt Buckle Hard to Move Past Stitching and/or Finish Knot is Fraying (Trim Frayed Stitching)
| Subject: | Passenger Seat Belt Buckle Hard To Move Past Stitching And/Or Finish Knot Is Fraying (Trim Frayed Stitching) |
| Models: | 2005-2006 Buick Allure (Canada Only), LaCrosse |
| 2005-2006 Cadillac XLR |
| 2005-2006 Chevrolet Colorado, Corvette, Equinox |
| 2005-2006 GMC Canyon |
| 2005-2006 Pontiac G6 |
| 2006 Pontiac Torrent |
Do This | Don't Do This |
|---|---|
Trim the stitching. | Do not replace the seat belt assembly. |
Condition 1
Some customers may comment that the seat belt buckle is hard to move down the belt past the park stitching.
Condition 2
Some customers may comment that the seat belt park stitching finish knot is fraying.
Cause 1
This stitching is meant to prevent the seat belt latch plate from contacting the door trim or the "B" pillar molding when passengers are not present and if the plate is left below the stitching, it may rattle.
Cause 2
The finish knot on the corner of the stitching is slightly larger than the stitching and may be frayed from the seat belt buckle passing over it as shown in the illustration above.
Correction 1
Move the seat belt plate past the park stitching several times. This will help ease any difficulty the customer may encounter.
Correction 2
Trim the frayed end of the stitching .
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use;
Labor Operation | Description | Labor Time |
|---|---|---|
C9737* | Passenger Seat Belt Adjustment and/or Stitch Trim | 0.2 hr |
*This labor operation is for bulletin use only. It will not be published in the Labor Time Guide | ||
