Restraints - Front Seat Belt Adjuster Rattles
Bulletin No: 09-045/10Last Issued: 10/15/2010
SUBJECT:
FRONT SEAT BELT SHOULDER ADJUSTER RATTLE NOISE WHEN DRIVING ON ROUGH ROADS
APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS
2011 Mazda2 vehicles with VINS lower than JM1DE**** B* 108238 (produced before August 25, 2010)
DESCRIPTION
Some vehicles may exhibit a rattle type noise from the front seat belt shoulder adjuster (A) when driving on rough road conditions. This noise may be caused by the B-pillar upper trim making contact with the seat belt adjuster cover.
Customers having this concern should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair procedure.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
Attach non-woven fabric to the B-pillar upper trim.
1. Verify customer concern.
2. Remove the B-pillar upper trim per MS3 online or Workshop Manual (section 09-17 B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).
NOTE:
Use Trim Fastener and Molding Remover Set tool to prevent trim damage. Tool is available on M-Store, part number AKS9029M.
3. Turn over the B-pillar upper trim, and remove the cover (A) in the direction shown.
4. Attach non-woven fabric as shown (thickness: 0.5 mm).
5. Re-install the cover on the back of the B-pillar upper trim.
NOTE:
Make sure that the non-woven fabric cannot be seen from the surface side of the B-pillar upper trim.
6. Re-install the B-pillar upper trim per MS3 online or Workshop Manual (section 09-17 B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).
NOTE:
^ Slide seat belt shoulder adjuster up-and-down several times to make sure that no binding occurs.
^ If there is any left over non-woven fabric residue, clean using rubbing alcohol.
PART(S) INFORMATION
WARRANTY INFORMATION
NOTE:
^ This warranty information applies only to verified customer complaints on vehicles eligible for warranty repair.
^ This repair will be covered under Mazda's New Vehicle Limited Warranty term.
^ Additional diagnostic time cannot be claimed for this repair.