Restraints - Front Seat Belt Rattling Noise

Retailer Technical Journal 16094
Noise from front seat belt - B-Pillar

Date 6/20/2008

Reference: VIDA

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AFFECTED VEHICLES:

DESCRIPTION:

There may be a slight rattling noise from the front seat belts heard in the B-pillar area. This noise is caused by the metallic ball in the vehicle sensor (within the seatbelt). The vehicle sensor is used to detect the movements of the car. Example: (steep inclination and hard braking). The purpose is to activate the mechanical seat belt retractor locking unit.

If you have a documented and confirmed complaint of this noise, DO NOT replace the seat belt; proceed with the method on the following.

In order to avoid a repeat repair, be sure there is no other cause for this complaint.

SERVICE:





In documented and confirmed cases of seat belt rattle in the B-post area, install the sound absorber to the seat belt assembly according to the following.

1. Preparation





Key in the off position

Disconnect the negative battery lead.

2. Removal





IMPORTANT NOTE!
DO NOT remove the SRS connector for this procedure.

Remove the B-pillar panel, according to VIDA:

Removal, replacement, and installation

- 8 Body and interior

- 85 Interior

- Upholstery for wall/door, side, rear shelf, luggage rack

- Interior trim

- B-pillar trim panel





3. Sound Absorber Installation





4. Peel the backing from the Sound Absorbing material and expose the adhesive.





5. Position and adhere the Sound Absorber as shown.





6. Fold the Sound Absorber as shown and continue to apply to the seatbelt assembly.





7. Continue to fold the Sound Absorber as shown and apply to the seatbelt assembly.

8. Reinstall the seat belt assembly





Reposition the seat belt in the B-pillar as shown and torque to 29.5 lbs ft (40 Nm).

Install the B-pillar panel according to VIDA:

Removal, replacement, and installation

- 8 Body and interior

- 85 Interior

- Upholstery for wall/door, side, rear shelf, luggage rack

- Interior trim

- B-pillar trim panel

Verify operation of seatbelt by fully extending the belt and allowing it to retract.

Be sure the belt does not bind in any way when it is extended or retracted during this operation!





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