Legacy Postal Wagon AWD F4-2.2L SOHC (1998)
Seat Belt: Customer Interest
Restraints - Seat Belt Latch Slides To Lower Anchor
NUMBER: 17-06-01R
DATE: 05/11/05
APPLICABILITY:
1995 MY and after Legacy
1998 MY and after Forester
1993MY and after Impreza
2003MY and after Baja
2006MY and after Tribeca
SUBJECT:
Seat Belt Latch Slides to the Lower Seat Belt Anchor
DESCRIPTION
In the event you encounter a customer complaint of the seat belt latch sliding down the v~ebbing to the lower seat belt anchor, it may be caused by the
latch web stop button separating from the belt webbing. This stop button may become loose and fall off if the belt webbing is jammed between the body
panel and door when the door is closed
Use the chart to locate and order the correct repair kit for your application.
REPAIR PROCEDURES
1) Inspect the belt webbing for damage. If damaged replace the seat belt assembly.
2) Remove any piece of broken stopper button from the belt webbing.
3) Lift the belt latch up and beyond the original stopper button location and hold in place using adhesive tape.
4) Locate the original stopper hole (about 500mm up from bottom anchor) in the webbing and insert the new male stopper button from the backside of
the belt Push the other part of the button over the pin sticking through the front belt webbing.
5) Using a suitable tool, crimp the two parts together until the new button thickness is 4.5~5.0mm.
6) Remove the adhesive tape from the latch and confirm the stopper button holds the latch in the proper position.
For vehicles within the Basic New Car Limited Warranty period this repair can be claimed using the table shown.
