Canada - Restraints - Shoulder Belt Anchor Maintenance

Bulletin
0983

Issue Date
2001-08-30

Reference
BC-01-021

Model
4Runner, Avalon, Camry, Celica, Corolla, Echo, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Sienna, T100, Tacoma, Tundra, Tercel, Tundra

Year Range
1993 ~ 2001

Market
Canada

Component
BC

Subject:
SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR TAPE SET

To assist customers in preventing particle buildup and preserve the appearance of the shoulder belt anchor, the following procedure has been developed.





APPLICABLE VEHICLES:





PARTS INFORMATION:

NOTE:
The above tape set contains the fluorocarbon resin tape (2 pieces) and velcro tape (1 piece), as referred to in the following procedure.

REPAIR PROCEDURE:





1. CLEAN SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR

NOTE:
- Do not install the tape when the vehicle temperature is below the freezing point
- Do not re use removed fluorocarbon resin tape

a. Pull out the seat belt about 300 mm and hold it with a clip as shown in the illustration.

HINT:
Preventing the seat belt from retracting with a clip will make the following work easier.





b. Put the velcro tape (in the part kit) through the hole of the shoulder belt anchor, contacting the brush-shaped side to the anchor.





c. Pull both ends of the velcro tape with your hand and shave off the dirt on the shoulder belt anchor by moving the velcro tape back and forth several times as shown in the illustration.

NOTICE:
Remove the dirt completely so the fluorocarbon resin tape will adhere properly.





2. INSTALL FLUOROCARBON RESIN TAPE

a. Place the fluorocarbon resin tape with its adhesive side away from the seat belt as shown in the illustration.

NOTE:
Before installation of the fluorocarbon resin tape, it is necessary to pre -release the coloured film about 5 mm for each side. (Not fully released.)





b. By pulling up the seat belt, put the fluorocarbon resin tape through the hole of the shoulder belt anchor.Match the shoulder belt anchor to the center of the tape.





c. Remove the upper side coloured film from the fluorocarbon resin tape, and securely affix the tape to the outside of the shoulder belt anchor.

NOTE:
- Be sure to affix the fluorocarbon resin tape securely along all edges.
- Pay attention not to make any wrinkles or slack in the fluorocarbon resin tape.





d. Remove the upper side coloured film from the fluorocarbon resin tape, and securely affix the tape to the outside of the shoulder belt anchor.

NOTE:
- Be sure to affix the fluorocarbon resin tape securely along all edges.
- Pay attention not to make any wrinkle or slack in the fluorocarbon resin tape.

e. Remove the clip.





f. By pulling the seat belt up and down several times as shown in the illustration, securely affix the fluorocarbon resin tape and confirm the smoothness of the belt movement.

NOTE:
Affix the fluorocarbon resin tape on the shoulder belt anchor to the other side following the same procedure.

NOTE:
If the seat belt requires cleaning to remove dirt, only use a neutral detergent or lukewarm water to clean. Use the seat belt after it is completely dried, to confirm proper operation.





REPAIR TIME:

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.