Firebird V8-305 5.0L VIN F FI (1987)
Figure 2
3. INSPECT THE JUST REMOVED PUSHBUTTON FOR ANY FRACTURES. Figure 2 below illustrates a typical pushbutton fracture.
If pushbutton is not fractured, continue to step 4.
If pushbutton is fractured, locate the fractured piece and ensure that it is not in the buckle mechanism as it may interfere with buckle operation
when reassembled. Continue on to step 4 when this is completed.
4. Discard removed pushbutton (and any fractured pieces).
Figure 4
5. Inspect pushbutton spring inside buckle to determine if it is still secured under the pushbutton retainer (black). See Figure 4.
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If pushbutton spring is secure, continue to step 6.
Figure 5
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If the spring is not secure, reposition the original spring (or install replacement spring if the original was lost or damaged in the removal of the
pushbutton cap) using the spring installation tool (J-38886-2).
Install the pushbutton spring on the spring installation tool as illustrated in Figure 5.
