Seat Belt - Extender Availability For Front Seats
NUMBER1
GROUP
88
TITLE
SEAT BELT EXTENDER
ISSUING DEPARTMENT
PRODUCT EVALUATION
TITLE
SEAT BELT EXTENDER
200/700/900/850
CAR MARKET
U.S. & CANADA
REFERENCE BULLETINS:
Supersedes SMB 88-1
Dated July, 1992
DATE
November, 1992
A front seat belt extender is available for owners who require one.
WARNING:
Seat belt extenders MUST NOT BE USED FOR THE REAR SEATS.
NOTE:
This is not a comfort item. It is intended only for persons who are physically unable to use the standard seat belt assembly. The extender is strictly for use by these persons only, and can only be ordered by means of the special ordering form attached.
Prior to ordering, please be certain that all the seat adjustment possibilities have been considered. Also check for proper operation of the retractor and latch, before and after installation of the extender.
Following are the seat belt and extender combinations available:
240 From 1975 M/Y to 1987 M/Y (244 Chassis No. -> 257599, 245 Chassis No.-> 750769), use Type C.
240 From 1987 M/Y (244 Chassis No. 257600->, 245 Chassis No. 750770->) and up, use Type A.
740/760 From 1983 M/Y to 1990 M/Y, (744 Chassis No.-> 396999, 745 Chassis No.-> 242699, 764 Chassis No.-> 76899 and 765 Chassis No.-> 31199) use Type A or B. (see part number)
NOTE:
If the car has a single-retractor belt, a dual-retractor seat belt system must be installed according to instructions found on page 338 of Service Manual TP 31127/1; Body, Interior, Climate.
From 1990 M/Y (744, Chassis No. 397000->, 745 Chassis No. 242700->, 764 Chassis No. 76900->, 765 Chassis No. 31200->) and up, use Type D.
780 From 1987 M/Y up to, and including, part of 1990 M/Y (780 Chassis No.-> 9964), use Type A.
From part of 1990 M/Y (780 Chassis No. 9965->) and up, use Type D.
900 From 1991 and up, use Type D.
850 From 1993 and up, use Type D
NOTE:
Cars with Chassis No. below 44448 where extender is needed, must have belt catches changed. Pivot type catch P/N 9136184-0 (driver side) and P/N 9136185-7 (passenger side) must always be used in combination with extender. New catches will be provided with extender if Chassis No. is below 44448.
Extender, Type A, can be used in conjunction with the seat belts.
Extender, Type B, can be used in conjunction with the seat belts.
Extender, Type D, can be used in conjunction with the seat belts.
NOTE:
Part numbers of seat belts are on labels sewn onto the belt webbing (see illus.). At the time of installation, the dealer is responsible for testing the extender in the customer's vehicle to be sure that the correct extender/ seat belt combination is used.
ORDERING PROCEDURES:
1. The dealer should complete the order form (included in the bulletin) and secure the customer's signature. Make two photocopies of the form; keep one for your dealer's records and give one to the customer. Mail the original form to the Consumer Affairs Department.
Note:
No extenders will be shipped without a completed order form, properly signed by the customer.
2. VCNA/PD will ship the part to the dealer on a "drop ship" basis.
3. Additional forms or further information may be obtained by contacting Consumer Affairs or your area office.
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