Seat Belt System Buick LaCrosse I

Fastener Tightening Specifications

Fastener Tightening Specifications

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Seat Belt Connector End Views

Seat Belt Switch - Driver Connector Part Information OEM: Assembly 12048457 Connector 12047663 Clip 12084561 Service: 12085481 2-Way M Metri-Pack 150 Series (BK) Pin Wire Color Circuit No. Function A BK/WH 238 Seat Belt Switch - Left B BK 650 Ground

Seat Belt Switch - Passenger Connector Part Information OEM: Assembly 12048457 Connector 12047663 Clip 12084561 Service: 12085481 2-Way M Metri-Pack 150 Series (BK) Pin Wire Color Circuit No. Function A RD 1362 Seat Belt Switch - Right - Signal B BK 850 Ground

Diagnostic Starting Point - Seat Belts

Begin the system diagnosis by reviewing the Seat Belt System Description and Operation . Reviewing the description and operation information will help you determine the correct symptom diagnostic procedure when a malfunction exists. Reviewing the description and operation information will also help you determine if the condition described by the customer is normal operation.

Refer to Symptoms - Seat Belts in order to identify the correct procedure for diagnosing the system and where the procedure is located.

Operational and Functional Checks

Perform the following inspection from the driver seat

1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. Verify proper operation of the seat belt reminder lamp with the belt buckled and with the belt unbuckled. Refer to «Seat Belt System Description and Operation»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/restraints-control-systems/#seat-belt-system) .
2. Inspect the shoulder belt guide in order to ensure that the following conditions are met: The shoulder belt guide swivels freely. The seat belt webbing is seated flatly in the guide slot. The seat belt webbing does not bind.
3. Verify that the seat belt buckle faces inboard and is accessible.
4. Verify that the seat belt retractor units are securely attached.
5. Verify that the seat belt anchor bolts are secure.
6. Fully extend the seat belt webbing. Verify that the seat belt webbing does not have any twists or tears.
7. Allow the seat belt webbing to retract. Verify that the seat belt webbing returns freely and completely back into the retractor.
8. Snap the seat belt latch plate into the buckle.
9. Sharply tug on the seat belt latch plate and the buckle. Verify that the seat belt latch plate and the buckle remain locked when tugged.
10. Push the button on the buckle. Verify that the seat belt latch plate releases easily from the buckle. Verify that the button returns to its original position.

Repeat the inspection procedure, steps 2-10, from the front passenger seat.

Perform the following steps in order to inspect the center seat belts

1. Verify that the center seat belts are accessible.
2. Verify that the center seat belts have no twists or tears in the webbing.
3. Snap the center seat belt latch plate into the buckle.
4. Sharply tug on the seat belt latch plate and the buckle. Verify that the seat belt latch plate and the buckle remain locked when tugged.
5. Push the button on the buckle. Verify that the seat belt latch plate releases easily from the buckle. Verify that the button returns to its original position.

Repeat the inspection procedure, steps 2-10, from the rear seats.

Repeat the center seat belt inspection procedure, steps 1-5, from the rear seat.

For information on removal of the rear seats cushions refer to Seat Back Replacement - Rear (Non-folding) or Seat Back Replacement - Rear (Folding) .

Emergency Locking Retractors

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1. Fasten the seat belts, an assistant is needed when the retractor under test is not part of the driver seat belt.
2. Accelerate the vehicle slowly to 16 km/h (10 mph) and apply the brakes firmly.
3. Verify that the seat belt locks when braking firmly.
4. If the belt does not lock, proceed with the following steps: Remove the seat belt retractor assembly. Tilt the seat belt retractor slowly. Ensure that the seat belt webbing can be pulled from the retractor at an inclination of 15 degrees or less and cannot be pulled from the retractor at an inclination of 45 degrees or more. If the seat belt retractor does not operate as described, replace the retractor assembly. Refer to the following procedures: «Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Left Front»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/restraints-control-systems/#seat-belt-system) «Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Right Front»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/restraints-control-systems/#seat-belt-system) «Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Rear»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/restraints-control-systems/#seat-belt-system)

Symptoms - Seat Belts

Visual/Physical Inspection

1. Inspect for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of the seat belt system. Refer to «Checking Aftermarket Accessories»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/body-electrical/#how-to-diagnosis-repair-the-wiring-systems-testing__checking-aftermarket-accessories) in Wiring Systems.
2. Inspect the easily accessible or visible system components for obvious damage or conditions which could cause the symptom.

Intermittent

Faulty electrical connections or wiring may be the cause of intermittent conditions. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems.

Symptom List

1. Refer to «Seat Belt Indicator Circuit Malfunction - Driver»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/restraints-control-systems/#seat-belt-system) in order to diagnose the symptom.
2. Refer to «Seat Belt Indicator Circuit Malfunction - Passenger»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/restraints-control-systems/#seat-belt-system) in order to diagnose the symptom.

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit/System Description

The inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) sends the status of the driver seat belt switch to the instrument panel cluster (IPC) via a serial data communication message. If the seat belt is unfastened, the SDM will send a message to the IPC to illuminate the fasten safety belt indicator for 72 seconds or until the seat belt is fastened.

Schematic Reference

Seat Belt Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Seat Belt Connector End Views

Electrical Information Reference

1. «Circuit Testing»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/body-electrical/#how-to-diagnosis-repair-the-wiring-systems-testing__circuit-testing)
2. «Connector Repairs»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/body-electrical/#how-to-diagnosis-repair-the-wiring-systems-testing__connector-repairs)
3. «Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/body-electrical/#how-to-diagnosis-repair-the-wiring-systems-testing)
4. «Wiring Repairs»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/body-electrical/#how-to-diagnosis-repair-the-wiring-systems-testing__wiring-repairs)

Circuit/System Testing

1. Observe the fasten seat belt indicator located in the IPC. Turn ON the ignition and use the scan tool. Buckle the driver seat belt and monitor the Driver Side Belt Status parameter in the SIR scan tool data list in the scan tool. Verify that the Seat Belt indicator turns ON while the scan tool shows the driver seat belt is buckle. If the scan tool displays the driver seat belt is buckled and driver seat belt indicator does not turn ON replace the IPC.
2. Sit in the front driver seat with the ignition ON and with a scan tool. Monitor the scan tool and while buckling and unbuckling the driver seat belt. Verify the scan tool is showing the driver seat belt is buckling and unbuckling. If the scan tool indicates that the driver seat belt does perform as described turn OFF the ignition, remove the SDM connector and the driver seat belt buckle connector. Refer to SDM replacement in «Repair Instructions»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/restraints-control-systems/#seat-belt-system__repair-instructions) for connector location. Test and repair both seat belt switch - left signal and ground circuits for an open, high resistance.
3. If all circuits test normal then replace the seat belt pretensioner- left.

Repair Instructions

1. «Seat Belt Buckle Pretensioner Replacement»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/airbag/#supplemental-inflatable-restraint-system)
2. «Control Module References»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/communication-devices/#computerintegrating-systems__control-module-references) for SDM and IPC replacement, setup and programming.

The inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) sends a serial data communication message to the instrument panel module (IPC), the IPC then controls the status of the Passenger Air Bag ON/OFF indicator with this message from the SDM. If the seat belt is unfastened, only if an occupant is seated in the front passenger seat, the SDM will send a message to the IPC to illuminate the fasten safety belt indicator for 72 seconds or until the seat belt is fastened.

Seat Belt Schematics

Seat Belt Connector End Views

1. «Circuit Testing»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/body-electrical/#how-to-diagnosis-repair-the-wiring-systems-testing__circuit-testing)
2. «Connector Repairs»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/body-electrical/#how-to-diagnosis-repair-the-wiring-systems-testing__connector-repairs)
3. «Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/body-electrical/#how-to-diagnosis-repair-the-wiring-systems-testing)
4. «Wiring Repairs»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/body-electrical/#how-to-diagnosis-repair-the-wiring-systems-testing__wiring-repairs)

1. Observe the Passenger Air Bag ON/OFF status indicator. Turn ON the ignition, both ON and OFF indicators will turn ON for 5 seconds. Verify that the Passenger Air Bag ON/OFF status indicator illuminate. If the Passenger Air Bag ON/OFF status indicator does not illuminate refer to «Passenger Presence System Indicator Circuit Malfunction»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/airbag/#supplemental-inflatable-restraint-system) .
2. Using the scan tool go to Body and Accessories, then go onward to Instrument Panel, to Special Functions, to Instrument Panel Cluster and then go to Display Test. In the Display Test mode you can turn ON or OFF all the instrument panel indicators when commanded ON. Commanded the IPC indicators ON, the Passenger Seat Belt indicator should turn ON. Verify the passenger seat belt indicator turns ON. If the passenger seat belt indicator does perform as described turn OFF the ignition, remove the I/P indicator module connector. Refer to I/P indicator module replacement in «Repair Instructions»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/restraints-control-systems/#seat-belt-system) for connector location. Use a test lamp and connect passenger seat belt indicator control circuit and ignition 1 voltage circuit then command the IPC ON again. The test lamp should turn ON when the IPC is commanded ON. If the test lamp turns ON then replace the I/P module indicator. If test lamp does not turn ON then test and repair the passenger seat belt indicator control circuit for a short to voltage, an open, or high resistance. If circuit test normal then replace the IPC.
3. Remove the SDM connector, refer to SDM replacement in «Repair Instructions»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/restraints-control-systems/#seat-belt-system) for connector location.
4. Test the both seat belt switch - right signal and ground circuit for an open or high resistance. Verify that an open or high resistance does not exist. If any of the above conditions are found make the appropriate repair.
5. If all circuits test normal then replace the seat belt switch - right which is part of the right seat belt pretensioner.

1. «Indicator Replacement - Inflatable Restraint IP Module»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/airbag/#supplemental-inflatable-restraint-system)
2. «Seat Belt Buckle Pretensioner Replacement»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/airbag/#supplemental-inflatable-restraint-system)
3. «Control Module References»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/communication-devices/#computerintegrating-systems__control-module-references) for SDM and IPC replacement, setup, programming.

Seat Belt Service Precautions

1. Do not bleach or dye the seat belt webbing. Clean the seat belt webbing only with a mild soap and water solution and a soft brush or cloth.
2. Keep sharp edges and damaging objects away from the seat belts. Avoid bending or damaging any part of the seat belt buckle or latch plate.
3. Replace any seat belts which are cut or damaged in any way.
4. Use only correct seat belt anchor bolts and screws. Tighten the bolts and the screws to the correct torque value. Refer to «Fastener Tightening Specifications»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/restraints-control-systems/#seat-belt-system__fastener-tightening-specifications) . When installing the seat belt anchor bolts, start the bolt by hand in order to ensure that the bolt is threaded correctly.
5. Some seat belts and retractors must be serviced as a set with service replacement parts only. Do not attempt to make repairs to the individual components which are only serviced as a set.
6. Verify that the replacement part number is correct for the vehicle at that seating position. Do not substitute a seat belt from a different seating position.

Repairs and Inspections Required After a Collision

After a minor collision where no automatic restraint device was deployed, seat belt system replacement may not be necessary, unless some of the parts are torn, worn, or damaged.

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the front seat. Refer to «Seat Replacement - Front Bucket»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/seats/#seat-system) in Seats.
2. Pull out to remove the bolt covers (3) on both sides of the seat.
3. Remove the seat belt bolts (2).
4. Remove the seat belt from the front seat.

Installation Procedure

1. Position the seat belt to the front seat.
2. Install the center seat belt bolts. Tighten: Tighten the seat belt retractor bolt to 42 N.m (31 lb ft).
3. Install the bolt covers (3) on both sides of the seat.
4. Install the front seat. Refer to «Seat Replacement - Front Bucket»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/seats/#seat-system) in Seats.

1. Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to «Seat Cushion Replacement - Rear»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/seats/#seat-system) in Seats.
2. Remove the center seat belts nuts (1).
3. Remove the center seat belts from the vehicle.

1. Install the center seat belts to the vehicle.
2. Install the center seat belts nuts (1). Tighten: Tighten the nuts to 42 N.m (31 lb ft).
3. Install the rear seat cushion. Refer to «Seat Cushion Replacement - Rear»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/seats/#seat-system) in Seats.

1. Open the seat belt guide loop cover.
2. Remove the guide loop nut.
3. Remove the guide loop from the guide adjuster bracket.
4. Remove the center pillar upper trim panel. Refer to «Trim Panel Replacement - Upper Center Pillar»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) in Interior Trim.
5. Remove the shoulder belt guide adjuster bracket bolts.
6. Remove the shoulder belt guide adjuster bracket from the center pillar.

1. Position shoulder belt guide adjuster bracket to the center pillar.
2. Install the shoulder belt guide belt adjuster bracket bolts. Tighten: Tighten the shoulder belt guide adjuster bracket bolts to 42 N.m (31 lb ft).
3. Install the upper center pillar trim panel. Refer to «Trim Panel Replacement - Upper Center Pillar»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) in Interior Trim.
4. Install the guide loop to the guide adjuster bracket.
5. Install the guide loop nut. Tighten: Tighten the guide loop nut to 42 N.m (31 lb ft).
6. Close the guide loop cover.

1. Open the seat belt guide loop cover.
2. Remove the guide loop nut.
3. Remove the guide loop from the guide adjuster bracket.
4. Remove the lower center pillar trim. Refer to «Trim Panel Replacement - Lower Center Pillar»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) in Interior Trim.
5. Remove the intermediate guide bolts.
6. Remove the anchor plate nut from the seat stud.
7. Remove the anchor plate from the seat stud.
8. Remove the seat belt retractor bolt.
9. Remove the seat belt retractor from the lower center pillar.

1. Install the belt retractor into the T-slot in the center pillar.
2. Install the seat belt retractor bolt. Tighten: Tighten the seat belt retractor bolt to 68 N.m (50 lb ft).
3. Position the anchor plate to the seat stud.
4. Install the anchor plate nut to the seat stud. Tighten: Tighten the anchor plate nut to 42 N.m (31 lb ft).
5. Install the intermediate guide bolts. Tighten: Tighten the intermediate guide bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
6. Install the lower center pillar trim. Refer to «Trim Panel Replacement - Lower Center Pillar»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) in Interior Trim.
7. Position the guide loop to the guide adjuster bracket.
8. Install the guide loop nut. Tighten: Tighten the guide loop nut to 42 N.m (31 lb ft).
9. Close the guide loop cover.

1. Remove the upper center pillar trim. Refer to «Trim Panel Replacement - Upper Center Pillar»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) in Interior Trim.
2. Remove the lower center pillar trim. Refer to «Trim Panel Replacement - Lower Center Pillar»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) in Interior Trim.
3. Remove the guide loop nut.
4. Remove the guide loop from the guide adjuster bracket.
5. Remove the intermediate guide bolt.
6. Remove the seat belt retractor bolt.
7. Remove the seat belt retractor from the T-slot in the lower center pillar.

1. Install the belt retractor into the T-slot in the center pillar.
2. Install the seat belt retractor bolt. Tighten: Tighten the seat belt retractor bolt to 68 N.m (50 lb ft).
3. Install the intermediate guide bolts. Tighten: Tighten the intermediate guide bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
4. Position the guide loop to the guide adjuster bracket.
5. Install the guide loop nut. Tighten: Tighten the guide loop nut to 42 N.m (31 lb ft).
6. Install the lower center pillar trim. Refer to «Trim Panel Replacement - Lower Center Pillar»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) in Interior Trim.
7. Install the upper center pillar trim. Refer to «Trim Panel Replacement - Upper Center Pillar»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) in Interior Trim.

1. Remove the rear window trim panel, as required. Refer to «Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Window Shelf»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) in Interior Trim.
2. Remove the rear sound barrier, as required. Refer to «Sound Barrier Replacement - Rear Seat Back»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) in Interior Trim.
3. If removing the center retractor, remove the belt bezel from the rear window shelf. Pass the bezel and seat belt through the rear shelf bezel opening.
4. Remove the rear seat belt retractor bolt.
5. Remove the rear seat belt retractor from the vehicle.

1. Position the rear seat belt retractor in the vehicle.
2. Install the rear seat belt retractor bolt. Tighten: Tighten the rear seat belt retractor bolt to 68 N.m (50 lb ft).
3. If installing the center retractor, pass the seat belt through the bezel opening and install the belt bezel.
4. Return the rear sound barrier to its installed position. Refer to «Sound Barrier Replacement - Rear Seat Back»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) in Interior Trim.
5. Install the rear seat belt retractor anchor bolt to the floorpan. Tighten: Tighten the rear seat belt retractor bolt to 42 N.m (31 lb ft).
6. Install the rear window trim panel to its installed position. Refer to «Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Window Shelf»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) in Interior Trim.

1. Remove the rear shelf trim panel. Refer to «Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Window Shelf»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) in Interior Trim.
2. Slide the sound barrier out from under the upper quarter panel trim.
3. Pull the sound barrier forward to access the tether bolts.
4. Remove the child seat tether bracket to rear shelf bolts.
5. Remove the child seat tether brackets from the rear shelf.

1. Install the child seat tether brackets to the slots in the rear shelf.
2. Install the child seat tether bracket to rear shelf bolts. Tighten: Tighten the child seat tether bracket to rear shelf bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
3. Push the sound barrier back into its original position.
4. Install the rear shelf trim panel. Refer to «Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Window Shelf»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) in Interior Trim.

Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover. See Special Tools .

1. Push back the rear seat back.
2. Remove the push-pin retainer from the rear shoulder belt guide using the J 38778 . See «Special Tools»(/buick/lacrosse/i-2004-2009/remont/restraints-control-systems/#seat-belt-system__special-tools) .
3. Remove the rear shoulder belt guide from the lower rear quarter trim panel.

1. Push back the rear seat back.
2. Align the rear shoulder belt guide to the lower rear quarter trim panel.
3. Install the push-pin retainer to the rear shoulder belt guide.

Restraint System

Vehicle has front and rear seat belts that are the primary means of occupant restraint. Seat belts help to keep the occupants inside the passenger compartment and to gradually reduce the impact forces during the following events

1. Frontal impact type crashes
2. Rear impact type crashes
3. Side impact type crashes
4. Roll-over type crashes

All seat belt retractors have emergency locks. The retractors remain unlocked during normal operation and under normal driving conditions. The retractors remain unlocked during normal conditions in order to allow free movement of the upper body of each occupant. A pendulum locks the seat belt webbing into position. The pendulum causes a locking bar to engage a cog on the spool of the retractor mechanism when the following conditions occur

1. A rapid extraction of the seat belt webbing from the retractor
2. An abrupt change in vehicle speed
3. An abrupt change in vehicle direction
4. Operation of the vehicle on a steep upgrade
5. Operation of the vehicle on a downgrade

The seat belts have an automatic locking (cinch) feature. The cinch feature is activated when the seat belt webbing is completely extended from the retractor. The cinch feature prevents the webbing from extending beyond the position from which it is allowed to retract. Use of the cinch feature is recommended for securing a child seat. The cinch feature may be cancelled by allowing the webbing to wind back completely into the retractor. After the cinch feature is cancelled, the webbing is unlocked. After the cinch feature is cancelled, the webbing will extend from the retractor. This vehicle is also equipped with a supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) system. Refer to SIR System Description and Operation .

The front seat belt system includes a driver and passenger seat belt pretensioner retractor. Both front seat belt pretensioners includes a seat belt switch in the seat buckle which controls a reminder lamp and a tone alarm.

1. When the driver seat belt is buckled, the driver door is closed and the ignition switch is turned ON, the following events will occur: The tone alarm will not operate. The reminder lamp will not operate.
2. When the passenger seat belt is buckled with an occupant sitting in the passenger front seat and the passenger door is closed, then the ignition switch is turned ON, the following events will occur: The tone alarm will not operate. The reminder lamp, which is located within the PPS status indicator for the passenger seat, will not be turned ON.
3. When the driver seat belt is not buckled, the driver door is closed and the ignition switch is in the ON position, the following events will occur: The tone alarm will operate for 4-8 seconds and then go OFF. The fasten safety belt indicator will turn ON for 20 seconds, until the driver seat belt is buckled.
4. When the passenger seat belt is not buckled with an occupant sitting in the passenger front seat and the passenger door is closed, then the ignition switch is turned ON, the following events will occur: The tone alarm will operate for 4-8 seconds and then go OFF. The reminder lamp, which is located within the PPS status indicator for the passenger seat, will be turned ON.

The Rear Seat Belt System includes the following components

1. The rear seat belt retractor is located at the wheelhouse panel and attached to the floor panel by the rear seat shoulder belt retractor bracket.
2. The rear seat belt buckles and the center seat belt buckle are attached to each seat.

Child Seat Restraint System

The child seat may only be used in a forward facing seating location. The child seat should be installed and secured according to the manufacturer's directions. If the child seat has a top strap, the seat will need to be anchored. Passengers should not be allowed to sit at locations where the seat belts are being used to secure the child seat.

All vehicles are equipped with a dual-mode type retractor with emergency and automatic locking features. The automatic locking feature is for restraint of a child seat. The child seat can be secured by pulling the seat belt all the way out to lock it. Then tighten the seat belt around the child seat.

If a child seat is to be used in the second seat position, a special dealer-installed anchor must be used in order to anchor the child seat top strap. This only applies to the seats designed with the top strap provision and for the vehicles sold in Canada. In order to ensure the correct top strap angle, the child seat is only to be used at the seating position for which the top strap anchor is installed.

Fasten Safety Belt Indicators

There are 2 fasten safety belt indicators for this vehicle. The driver fasten safety belt reminder is monitored on the instrument panel cluster (IPC) and the passenger fasten safety belt reminder is located in the PASSENGER AIR BAG ON/OFF status indicator near the center of the instrument panel (I/P). The fasten safety belt indicator may only be ON during RUN. The IPC illuminates the fasten safety belt indicator under the following conditions

1. During the bulb check
2. The inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) sends the status of the driver and passenger seat belt switch to the IPC via a serial data communication message. The IPC controls both indicators by using the serial data message from the SDM. If either seat belt is unfastened, only if an occupant is seated in the front passenger seat, the IPC will illuminate the fasten safety belt indicator for 72 seconds or until the seat belt is fastened. If the seat belt is unfastened within 8 seconds following the bulb check, the IPC sends a message requesting 5 chimes to sound.

Special Tools

Special Tools Illustration Tool Number/Description J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover

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See also:
• Seat Back Replacement - Rear (Non-folding)
• Checking Aftermarket Accessories
• Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
• Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle
• Circuit Testing
• Connector Repairs
• Wiring Repairs
• Diagnostic Repair Verification
• Seat Belt Buckle Pretensioner Replacement
• Control Module References
• FASTENER NOTICE
• Trim Panel Replacement - Upper Center Pillar
• Seat Belt System Description and Operation
• Symptoms - Seat Belts
• Repairs and Inspections Required After a Collision
• Seat Belt Connector End Views
• Repair Instructions
• Fastener Tightening Specifications
• Special Tools