Uplander AWD V6-3.5L VIN 8 (2005)
Seat Belt Buckle: Customer Interest
Restraint Systems - Excessive Child Seat Movement
Bulletin No.: 00-09-40-001C
Date: January 31, 2005
TECHNICAL
Subject:
Excessive Lateral Movement of Some Aftermarket Child Seats (Replace Rear Seat Buckle)
Models:
2005 Buick Terraza
1997-2004 Chevrolet Venture
2005 Chevrolet Uplander
1997-2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette
1997-99 Pontiac Trans Sport
1999-2004 Pontiac Montana
2005 Pontiac Montana SV6
2005 Saturn Relay
Supercede:
This bulletin is being revised to add models and the 2005 model year and remove the Opel model. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number
00-09-40-001B (Section 09 - Restraints).
Condition
Some customers may comment on excessive lateral movement (side to side) when using certain aftermarket child seats. This condition occurs in vehicles
equipped with second and third row bucket seats (RPO AL4).
Correction
Install a replacement rear seat belt buckle assembly in order to correct this condition.
Important:
This replacement buckle should be used only if the customer is experiencing this condition when using after aftermarket child seat. The customer
should be made aware that the replacement buckle is only available in graphite. You may make the original seat belt buckle assembly available to the
customer for possible reinstallation at a later date. A copy of the procedure below MUST be provided to the customer if the original seat belt buckle
assembly is returned.
For general passenger use, rear seat belt buckle assembly replacements should be made with the original color-coded parts and part numbers as
identified in the Service Parts Catalog.
Removal Procedure
Tools Required
J 29843-9 Door Lock Striker and Seat Belt TORX Wrench (T-50)
Important:
Avoid damaging the bucket seat cushion cover when removing the rear seat belt buckle assembly.
1.
Move the seat cushion cover away from the buckle side in order to expose the bolt.
2.
Use the J 29843-9 in order to remove the bolt securing the buckle side belt from the seat.
3.
Remove the buckle side belt from the seat.
Installation Procedure
1.
Use the J 29843-9 to install the bolt securing the buckle side belt to the seat.
Tighten
