Savana 2500 2WD V8-5.3L VIN T (2004)
In summary, whenever a vehicle subject to this recall enters your vehicle inventory, or is in your dealership for service in the future, please take the steps
necessary to be sure the recall correction has been made before selling or releasing the vehicle.
Disclaimer
Service Procedure
Seat Belt Buckle Replacement -- Front
1.
Remove the bolt cover from the base of the driver's seat belt buckle.
2.
Remove the seat belt buckle retaining bolt from the seat.
Important
In order to remove a driver's seat belt buckle there is an electrical connector that must be disconnected and a wiring harness that needs to be
routed out from under the seat assembly in the next step. This wiring harness is not used on the right front passenger seat.
3.
Disconnect the electrical connector from the seat belt buckle wiring harness and route the wiring harness out from under the seat.
4.
Remove the seat belt buckle from the seat.
5.
Position the new seat belt buckle to the seat.
6.
Route the new wiring harness under the seat and connect the electrical connector.
Notice
Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring
replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints,
lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint
damping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid
damage to parts and systems.
7.
Install the seat belt buckle retaining bolt to the seat.
Tighten
Tighten the seat belt buckle retaining bolt to 52 Nm (38 lb-ft.).
8.
Install the cover over the belt on the seat bolt buckle.
9.
Repeat procedure on the passenger side, if applicable.
Seat Belt Buckle Replacement -- Rear Bench Seats
