Traverse FWD V6-3.6L (2009)
buckle assembly. To ensure that the buckle assembly was assembled with a rivet, perform the buckle assembly tug test three times on each
buckle assembly.
To perform the buckle assembly tug test, grasp the base of the buckle (1) and rock the buckle up and down while pulling the buckle upward or
away from the seat with as much force as you can apply with your hand. The buckle assembly is designed to withstand more force than can be
applied during the buckle assembly tug test. Perform the tug test three times on every seat buckle assembly in the second row.
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If the buckle assembly does NOT separate, the buckle passes the inspection and no further action is required.
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If the buckle assembly separates from the mounting strap, replacement of the buckle assembly is required. Refer to the appropriate seat
buckle removal and installation procedure in SI.
Note:
Hold onto to the removed buckle assembly(s); you will receive a request for return from the Warranty Parts Center (WPC).
THIRD ROW SEAT INSPECTION
Note:
The buckle (2) will NOT separate from the steel mounting strap unless the buckle assembly was assembled without a rivet. If the buckle
assembly was assembled without a rivet, the buckle should separate from the steel mounting strap when approximately 20-30 pounds of force
is applied to the buckle assembly. To ensure that the buckle assembly was assembled with a rivet, perform the buckle assembly tug test three
times on each buckle assembly.
To perform the buckle assembly tug test, insert the latch plate from the outboard seat belt into the buckle (2) and pull upward or away from the
seat with as much force as you can apply with your hand. The buckle assembly is designed to withstand more force than can be applied during
the buckle assembly tug test. Perform the tug test three times on every seat buckle assembly in the third row.
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If the buckle assembly does NOT separate, the buckle passes the inspection and no further action is required.
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If the buckle assembly separates from the mounting strap, replacement of the buckle assembly is required. Refer to the appropriate seat
buckle removal and installation procedure in SI.
Note:
Hold onto to the removed buckle assembly(s); you will receive a request for return from the Warranty Parts Center (WPC).
Courtesy Transportation - For US and Canada
The General Motors Courtesy Transportation program is intended to minimize customer inconvenience when a vehicle requires a repair that is covered
by the New Vehicle Limited Warranties. The availability of courtesy transportation to customers whose vehicles are within the warranty coverage period
and involved in a product program is very important in maintaining customer satisfaction. Dealers are to ensure that these customers understand that
shuttle service or some other form of courtesy transportation is available and will be provided at no charge. GM dealers should refer to the General
Motors Service Policies and Procedures Manual for Courtesy Transportation guidelines. Saturn Canada retailers should refer to applicable Home Office
letter on this subject.
