Astro Van M V6-262 4.3L VIN B TBI (1991)
Inspect
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Belt bar (4) is in rear.
2. Plastic washer (6), washer (7) and nut (8) to each pedestal swivel stud (5).
Tighten
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Nuts (8) to 30 ft. lbs (41 N-m) .
3. Lap belts (2) to outsides of each belt bar (4).
Inspect
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Belts in fastened position at roughly 45 degrees from horizontal.
4. Lap belt kit bolts (3) securing lap belts (2) to bars (4).
Tighten
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Bolts (3) to 45 ft. lbs. (61 N-m).
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Rear seats (1) to each new pedestal top (13) .
Inspect
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Rear seat (1) studs fit into new pedestal top holes (9).
6. Washers (12) and nuts (11) to studs.
Tighten
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Nuts (11) to 120 in. lbs. (14 N-m).
Inspect
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All fasteners are properly secured.
Owner Letter
September 13, 1991
Dear ASC Colamco Chevrolet Astro Van Owner:
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. ASC Colamco, Inc. has determined
that certain ASC Colamco Chevrolet Astro van conversions failed to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 209, Seat Belt Assemblies.
The rear lap seat belts and front seat belts do not comply with this standard because the lap portion of some of the seat belts fastens several inches in
front of and/or above the seat occupant's pelvis and may not remain on the pelvis at all times, depending on the position of the seat and the size of the
occupant.
If this condition occurs, the occupant could move forward several inches before contacting the seat belt restraint in a crash situation. In addition, the
crash load will not be distributed to the pelvic area which is better suited to accept the crash energy. The safety standard is intended to provide for the
seat belt to remain on the pelvis under all conditions, including collision or roll-over of the motor vehicle. If the vehicle is involved in an accident the
failure of the lap portion of the seat belt to remain on the pelvis can result in additional risk of injuries.
Until this condition is corrected by your dealer, we recommend that the front captains' chairs and mid-ship seats be maintained as far forward as possible
and that the lap portion of the seat belt be kept secured as tightly as reasonably comfortable in order to maintain the seat belt as nearly on the pelvic area
as possible and avoid any additional motion in the event of a crash or roll-over.
To correct this condition, your dealer will install an appropriate modification for the front and mid-ship seat belt installations. This service will be
performed for you at no charge.
Please contact your dealer immediately to arrange a service date. An instruction bulletin has been sent to your dealer and parts will be available
beginning September 16, 1991. Your dealer will remove and reinstall the seat belts in accordance with the bulletin and using the parts provided. Please
