Eclipse Spyder FWD L4-2350cc 2.4L SOHC 16 Valve (1996)
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Behind rear quarter-panel speaker [just behind the B-pillar] (Seat Belt Reinforcement Bracket Repair)
NOTE:
If welding is required and your dealership does not have welding capability, you may choose to sublet this repair to a body shop. If this is the case,
give a copy of this bulletin to the sublet repair facility. Follow standard sublet warranty claim procedures for reimbursement.
1.
To access the seat belt reinforcement bracket, remove the speaker cover, speaker, and speaker mounting bracket.
2.
Inspect the seat belt reinforcement bracket as a possible source of suspected creaking noise.
3.
If you determine the creak is coming from this area, apply sealer between the inner and outer seat belt reinforcement brackets, and if necessary,
add a few spot welds to secure these two bracket pieces together.
4.
Reinstall the speaker mounting bracket, speaker, and speaker cover.
5.
Test drive the vehicle to verify repair.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Door Switch Hole Repair (one side)
Nature Code: 99D
Cause Code: 990
Labor Operation No. 42604090
Time Allowance: 0.3 hr.
Door Sill Repair (drilling and welding - one side)
Nature Code: 99D
Cause Code: 990
Labor Operation No. 42604190
Time Allowance: 0.5 hr.
Sealing of Drain Trough Bracket (one side)
Nature Code: 99D
Cause Code: 990
Labor Operation No. 42604290
Time Allowance: 0.5 hr.
Seat Belt Reinforcement Bracket Repair (sealing and/or welding - one side)
Nature Code: 99D
Cause Code: 990
Labor Operation No. 42604390
Time Allowance: 1.5 hr.
Warranty Coverage: 36 months/36,000 miles.
Special Warranty Information: Normal warranty procedures apply.
