Restraints - Seat Belt Stopper Button Replacement
No: TSB-06-52A-001DATE: May, 2006
MODEL: See below
SUBJECT:
SEAT BELT STOPPER
BUTTON REPLACEMENT
PURPOSE
If the seat belt stopper button becomes damaged, the metal tongue may slide down to the floor of the vehicle. Replacement stopper buttons are now available (see PARTS INFORMATION below). Do not replace the seat belt assembly for this condition. Replace the damaged seat belt stopper button as described in this bulletin.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
2004-on Galant and Endeavor
2006-on Eclipse
2007-on Eclipse Spyder
PROCEDURE
1. Remove any remaining pieces of the broken stopper button. Use care to prevent damaging the seat belt webbing.
2. Slide the metal tongue up, above the location of the original stopper button, and temporarily secure it with removable tape.
3. Insert the male side of the stopper button from the resin side of the webbing, at the location of the original stopper. Then install the female side of the button from the other side of the webbing as shown.
4. Use pliers as illustrated to install the stopper button.
The combined thickness of both stopper button parts after installation should be 4.5 - 5 mm.
5. Confirm that the stopper button is securely installed.
6. Remove the tape that was installed in Step 2.
7. (Front seats only) Move the seat position as far rearward as possible.
8. With no one seated, fasten the seat belt. Confirm that the lap portion of the belt has no slack. Confirm that the stopper prevents the tongue from sliding down.
a. If there is any slack in the lap portion of the seat belt, remove the stopper. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 with a new stopper button and move the stopper location to achieve a no slack condition.
PARTS INFORMATION
WARRANTY INFORMATION