Xterra SE 4WD V6-3.3L (VG33E) (2000)
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CAUTION:
Do not use pliers to squeeze or compress the button halves together. This can scratch and/or damage the button.
7.
Using water pump pliers, tighten the adjustable wrench. Compress the button to approximately 0.2 in. (5.4-5.8 mm) thickness (see Figure 4).
8.
Make sure the center pin of the button is securely crimped to hold the other half of the button in place (see Figure 2).
9.
Confirm that the seat belt latch plate cannot slide past the button and it is held at shoulder height when the seatbelt is retracted.
NOTE:
When this incident occurs, both front driver's and passenger's seat belt "D" rings must be cleaned and "refurbished" (renewed) using the
following procedural steps.
Clean "D" Ring, Install Fluorine Resin Tape
NOTE:
For 1996-99 Pathfinders built before December, 1998, see bulletin NTB00-003 for additional front seat belt retractor assembly information.
1.
Pull the affected seat belt more than 20 inches (500 mm) out of the B pillar seat belt retractor mechanism (see Figure 5).
2.
Attach a binder clip (or similar clamping device) to the seat belt at the base of the retractor mechanism to allow for slack in the seat belt (see
Figure 5).
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the seat belt fabric when attaching or removing the clip.
3.
Insert the "D" ring cleaning wire (provided in the kit listed in the PARTS INFORMATION section of this bulletin) under the seat belt, between
the belt and the "D" ring (see Figure 6).