Seat Belt - Turning Loop Cover Replacement
NUMBER: 23-038-00GROUP: Body
DATE: Oct. 13, 2000
SUBJECT:
Seat Belt Turning Loop Cover Repair
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves repairing the seat belt turning loop cover instead of replacing the seat belt assembly when the cover hinge has broken.
MODELS:
1999-2000 WJ Grand Cherokee
1999 - 2000 LH Concorde, Intrepid, LHS, 300M
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The cover on the seat belt turning loop may break at the plastic hinge. A Repair Procedure has been developed to replace the cover rather that replacing the seat belt assembly.
DIAGNOSIS/REPAIR PROCEDURES:
If the seat belt turning loop cover has broken and separated from the base, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
THIS REPAIR IS COMPATIBLE WITH DAIMLERCHRYSLER'S MOBILE SERVICE PROGRAM AND DOES NOT REQUIRE HOISTS OR OTHER FULL SERVICE FACILITY SPECIAL EQUIPMENT.
1. Remove the cover from the base of the appropriate part listed above and file the hinge flush with the cover(Fig.1).
2. Apply a coating of adhesive promoter such as 3M p/n 06396 or equivalent, to the inside of the cover in the two areas where the foam tape will be applied, and to the turning loop(Fig.1).
NOTE:
Adhesion promoter must be used to assure proper adhesion between the foam tape and the plastic parts.
3. Cut four 3/4 inch pieces of double side adhesive foam emblem tape, such as 3M p/n 06382 or equivalent. Remove the protective film and apply two pieces of tape to each side of the cover as shown(Fig. 1).
4. Install the cover on to the turning loop by rolling it on from the top and snapping the retainer into the slot.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
FAILURE CODE: Could be one or more
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