Canada - Restraints - Seat Belt Tongue Plate Stopper Replacemen
Bulletin
TSB3067
Issue Date
October 1, 2008
Market
Canada
Title
SEAT BELT TONGUE PLATE STOPPER REPLACEMENT
Component
BODY
Models
All Applicable Models
TSB UPDATE NOTICE:
The information contained in this TSB supersedes TSB2920.
- Applicability has been updated to include 2008 model year vehicles.
TSB2920 is now obsolete and should be discarded.
INTRODUCTION:
A new service part for the seat belt tongue plate stopper has been introduced. Installation procedures are provided to supplement the Repair Manual.
APPLICABLE VEHICLES:
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
PARTS INFORMATION:
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE:
1. Preparation
A. Shift the Tongue Plate to the upper portion of the Tongue Plate Stopper, and temporarily hold it with a clip or tape.
B. Remove any pieces of the original Tongue Plate Stopper in the webbing, with a pair of pliers.
CAUTION:
Damaged or weakened seat belts may break in an accident and injure the occupant. The seat belt assembly must be replaced if:
- The webbing is cut, frayed, worn, or damaged.
- It has been used in a severe impact.
Inspect the entire length of webbing for damage and replace the assembly if needed. Be careful not to damage the webbing during repair.
2. Install the New Tongue Plate Stopper
A. Install a new Tongue Plate Stopper in the hole of the webbing.
NOTE:
Be sure to install the stopper in the correct direction as shown in the illustration.
B. Pinch the Tongue Plate Stopper into the webbing using an adjustable wrench, and turn and push the adjustment screw by hand.
HINT
Press the adjustment screw in order to position the male and female parts of the Tongue Plate Stopper parallel to each other, as shown in illustration.
CAUTION:
DO NOT use pliers. They may damage the webbing.
C. When the adjustment screw for the adjustable wrench can t be turned by hand, tighten the adjustment screw using a pair of adjustable joint pliers until the space between jaws of the adjustable wrench is 4.5 -- 5.0 mm. (See illustrations.)
D. Check to be sure that the male pin of the Tongue Plate Stopper has become deformed evenly in the hole of the female part and is firmly held to the belt webbing. (See illustrations.)
NOTE:
Issue of this Technical Service Bulletin is to ensure that proper repair information is available. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN AUTHORIZATION FOR REPAIR. Normal provisions of the formal warranty policy, as applicable, will apply.
Bulletin
2920
Issue Date
October 23, 2007
Market
Canada
Title:
NEW SEAT BELT TONGUE PLATE STOPPER SERVICE PARTS
Component
Body
Models
All Applicable Models
TSB UPDATE NOTICE:
The information contained in this TSB supersedes TSB0948. TSB0948 is now obsolete and should be discarded.
INTRODUCTION:
A new service part for the seat belt tongue plate stopper has been introduced. Installation procedures are provided to supplement the Repair Manual.
APPLICABLE VEHICLES:
PARTS INFORMATION:
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE:
1. Preparation
A. Shift the Tongue Plate to the upper portion of the Tongue Plate Stopper, and temporarily hold it with a clip or tape.
B. Remove any pieces of the original Tongue Plate Stopper in the webbing, with a pair of pliers.
CAUTION:
Damaged or weakened seat belts may break in an accident and injure the occupant. The seat belt assembly must be replaced if:
- The webbing is cut, frayed, worn, or damaged.
- It has been used in a severe impact.
Inspect the entire length of webbing for damage and replace the assembly if needed. Be careful not to damage the webbing during repair.
2. Install the New Tongue Plate Stopper
A. Install a new Tongue Plate Stopper in the hole of the webbing.
NOTE:
Be sure to install the stopper in the correct direction as shown in the illustration.
B. Pinch the Tongue Plate Stopper into the webbing using an adjustable wrench, and turn and push the adjustment screw by hand.
HINT:
Press the adjustment screw in order to position the male and female parts of the Tongue Plate Stopper parallel to each other, as shown in illustration.
CAUTION:
DO NOT use pliers. They may damage the webbing.
C. When the adjustment screw for the adjustable wrench can't be turned by hand, tighten the adjustment screw using a pair of adjustable joint pliers until the space between jaws of the adjustable wrench is 4.5 -- 5.0 mm. (See illustrations.)
D. Check to be sure that the male pin of the Tongue Plate Stopper has become deformed evenly in the hole of the female part and is firmly held to the belt webbing. (See illustrations.)
NOTE:
Issue of this Technical Service Bulletin is to ensure that proper repair information is available. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN AUTHORIZATION FOR REPAIR. Normal provisions of the formal warranty policy, as applicable, will apply.