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Section 12M

Occupant Protection System

ATTENTION

Before performing any Service Operation or other procedure described in this Section, refer to Section 00

CAUTIONS AND NOTES for correct workshop practices with regard to safety and/or property damage.

1 General Information............................................................................................................................... 2

2 Service Operations – Regular Cab....................................................................................................... 3

2.1 Front Seatbelt Assembly.......................................................................................................................................3

Remove ...................................................................................................................................................................4

Reinstall ..................................................................................................................................................................4

3 Torque Wrench Specifications............................................................................................................. 5

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1 General Information

The Occupant Protection System as fitted to MY2003 VY Series, Cab Chassis Regular Cab carries over from the

Occupant Protection System as fitted to MY2003 VY and V2 Series Utility Model noting the following.

• The body lock pillar trim is unique.

For detailed information relating to the Occupant Protection System as fitted to MY2003 VY Series Cab Chassis Models,

refer to Section 12M, Occupant Protection System in the MY2003 VY Series and V2 Series Service Information.

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2 Service Operations – Regular

Cab

ATTENTION

All rear axle fasteners are important attaching parts as they affect the performance of vital components

and/or could result in major repair expense. Where specified in this section, fasteners MUST be replaced with

parts of the same part number or a GM approved equivalent. Do not use fasteners of an inferior quality or

substitute design.

Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to ensure proper retention of all steering

components.

Through out this section, fastener torque wrench specifications may be accompanied with the following

Identification marks:

+ Fasteners must be replaced after loosening.

! Vehicle must be at curb height before final tightening.

6 Fasteners either have micro encapsulated sealant applied or incorporate a mechanical thread lock and

should only be re-used once. If in doubt, replacement is recommended.

If one of these identification marks is present alongside a fastener torque wrench specification, the

recommendation regarding that fastener must be adhered to.

2.1 Front Seatbelt Assembly

LT Section No. – 14-400

ATTENTION

The following fasteners have either micro encapsulation or incorporate a mechanical thread lock and should

only be used once. If in doubt, replacement is recommended when performing this operation:

$ Seatbelt Anchor Attaching Screw

$ Upper Seatbelt Guide Attaching Screw

$ Intermediate Seatbelt Guide Attaching Screw

$ Seatbelt Retractor Attaching Screw

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Figure 12M – 1

Legend

1 Seatbelt Anchor Attac hi ng Screw Cap

2 Seatbelt Anchor Attac hi ng Screw

3 Front Seatbelt Assembly

4 Seatbelt Anchor Spacer

5 Body Lock Pillar Tr im Screw Cap

6 Body Lock Pilla r Trim Attach in g Screw

7 Body Lock Pilla r Tr im Lower Atta c h in g Scre w

8 Body Lock Pillar Trim

9 Upper Seatbelt Guide Attac hi ng Screw

10 Upper Seatbelt Guide Spacer

11 Intermediate Seatbelt Guide Attaching Screw

12 Intermediate Seatbelt Guide

13 Seatbelt Retractor Attachi ng Screw

14 Lower Seatbelt Guide

15 Seatbelt Retractor Dust Cap

Remove

Refer to Section 12M, 3.2 Front Seatbelt Assembly, Utility in MY2003 VY and V2 Series Service Information.

Reinstall

Refer to Section 12M, 3.2 Front Seatbelt Assembly, Utility in MY2003 VY and V2 Series Service Information.

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3 Torque Wrench Specifications

ATTENTION

All rear axle fasteners are important attaching parts as they affect the performance of vital components

and/or could result in major repair expense. Where specified in this section, fasteners MUST be replaced with

parts of the same part number or a GM approved equivalent. Do not use fasteners of an inferior quality or

substitute design.

Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to ensure proper retention of all steering

components.

Through out this section, fastener torque wrench specifications may be accompanied with the following

Identification marks:

+ Fasteners must be replaced after loosening.

! Vehicle must be at curb height before final tightening.

6 Fasteners either have micro encapsulated sealant applied or incorporate a mechanical thread lock and

should only be re-used once. If in doubt, replacement is recommended.

If one of these identification marks is present alongside a fastener torque wrench specification, the

recommendation regarding that fastener must be adhered to.

$ Seatbelt Anchor Attaching Screw........................................................35 – 50

$ Upper Seatbelt Guide Attaching Screw...............................................35 – 50

$ Seatbelt Retractor Attaching Screw.....................................................35 – 50

Intermediate Seatbelt Guide Attaching Screw.....................................1.8 – 2.4