Firebird V8-305 5.0L VIN F FI (1987)
IMPROPER FUNCTION - Fasten seat belt by inserting latchplate into buckle. Pull on belt webbing to ensure proper latching. Release latch.
Repeat five times for each buckle to ensure proper operation.
Figure 1
MISSING OR FRACTURED RED PUSHBUTTON - Figure 1 below illustrates a typical fracture.
If the buckle does not function correctly, or if the red pushbutton is broken, replacement of that buckle is required - see Body Service Manual for
procedure (Seat Belt section). NOTE THAT ON 1984 VEHICLES WITH BROWN OR CHARCOAL BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES, IF A PUSHBUTTON
DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY, OR IT IS BROKEN, ALL OF THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES MUST BE REPLACED WITH BLACK
BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES DUE TO COLOR AVAILABILITY.
If the pushbutton is not broken, and the buckle functions properly, continue on to step 2. BE CERTAIN TO CHECK ALL BUCKLES.
2. Remove pushbutton by inserting pushbutton removal tool (J-38886-1) under the edge of the pushbutton in a horizontal position and then rotate tool
to a vertical position. See Figure 3 on the next page.
NOTICE:
Screw tip must be backed out towards top of tool to allow proper clearance for tool insertion.
Finger tighten screw until the screw head has bottomed out on the tool. Be certain to keep tool as vertical as possible.
NOTICE:
Pushbutton may fracture at this time - this is acceptable.
