Firebird V8-305 5.0L VIN F FI (1987)
Install the pushbutton spring on the detent lever. Note that there are two different detent lever designs using either one or two retaining nubs - Figure 7.
The pushbutton spring must be positioned over the retaining nub(s) on the detent lever and secured under the pushbutton - Figure 8.
Figure 9
6. Install a new pushbutton from the service kit by inserting spring installation tool between buckle cover and pushbutton retainer to move the button
away from the cover - see Figure 9. Locate new red pushbutton to the pushbutton retainer and push into position until an audible "CLICK" is heard.
Remove the tool from the buckle assembly.
NOTICE:
Pushbutton should now move up and down freely. If it does not, repeat steps 2-6 to remove and reinstall pushbutton.
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7. Buckle Protector installaticn.
NOTICE:
Buckles in some 1989 vehicles and buckles in all 1990 model year vehicles will not require the installation of buckle
protectors. To determine if protectors are needed on 1989 vehicle buckles, note the assembly date stamp on the lower cover
