Pontiac Fiero 1988 Service Manual page 1366

SEATS 9J-3
• Let the belt retract a minimum of 178 mm (7").
• Extract the belt from 25 mm to 76 mm (1" to 3")
and release the belt. The comfort lock must
engage and prevent retraction.
• Extract belt 25 mm to 76 mm (1" to 3") and
release. The belt must return to the comfort lock
position previously set. Full retraction is a failure
of the system.
• Extract belt 178 mm (7") and release. The belt
must fully retract without locking.
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
1.
2.
Remove or Disconnect (Figures 2,3)
Rocker anchor plate (1)
Trim cover (2) and upper guide anchor plate (3)
Rear quarter trim panel
Belt warning harness connector (4) from belt
warning connector (5)
Retractor (6)
Seat lap belt (7)
Install or Connect (Figures t
s
3)
Seat lap belt (7)
Retractor (6)
Q
Tighten
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Retractor and lap belt attaching bolts from 35 to
48 N-m (26 to 35 ft-lb)
Belt warning harness connector (4) to belt
warning connector (5)
Rear quarter trim panel
Upper guide loop anchor plate (3)
^ Tighten
Upper anchor plate bolt from 35 to 48 N-m (26
to 35 ft-lb)
Trim cover (2)
Pull upper belt inboard so that the stitched sew
stop is exposed and beyond the guide loop anchor
plate (3).
Rocker anchor plate (1)
Q
Tighten
Rocker anchor plate bolt from 35 to 48 N-m (26
to 35 ft-lb.)
CHILD SEAT
If use of a child seat is desired, a special
dealer-installed anchor must be used to secure the child
seat top strap. The following instructions explain how
to install the anchor for the child seat top strap.
Top Strap Anchor
All hardware discussed should be available from
the child seat manufacturer. Be sure the child seat
position does not conflict with any additional
requirements provided by the manufacturer.
Install or Connect (Fig. 4)
1. Remove battery from engine compartment.
2. Position passenger seat full forward.
3. Using the 2-1/2" washer, locate the washer as
shown in view A and mark the center of the
washer hole.
[Y]
Important
Washer should be located in upper corner of
triangle formed by battery bracket (1) and
stiffener bead (2).
4. Drill a 9 mm (11/32") hole as marked in step 3
through engine compartment forward panel.
CAUTION: Any holes penetrating to
the exterior of the vehicle must be
sealed to prevent carbon monoxide
from entering the vehicle. Suitable
sealers include silicone, butyl or
acrylic type caulking. In the event that
the child seat anchor bracket is
removed, the bolt hole penetrating to
the exterior of the vehicle must be
resealed.
5. Apply body sealer (5) around engine
compartment side of 9 mm (11/32") hole.
6. Install top strap anchor bracket (4), bolt (3),
washer (6) and locknut (7). Tighten locknut.
7. Replace battery.
SEATS
The seat cushions and backs have formed foam
pads which fit the contours of the full panel seatback
frame assembly and also the designed contour of the
seat cushion frame.
There are no front seat forward or rearward
relocation provisions provided at either seat
adjuster-to-floor pan attachments or seat
adjuster-to-seat frame attachments.
Do not attempt to change the designed seat
position by altering the designed seat adjuster-to-floor
pan anchor provisions or seat adjuster-to-seat frame
anchor provisions as it could affect the performance of
the seat system.
RECLINING SEATBACK
The tubular frame seatback has a single side,
recliner control mechanism. This recliner mechanism,
which is mounted on the outboard side of the seat, is
the sole control of the seatback. The inner hinge arm
attaching bolt acts only as a point of rotation for the
seatback.
To recline the seatback, rearward pressure must
be applied to the seatback
before
lifting the recliner
release handle. When pressure is applied against the
seatback, the lockout lever tab disengages from the cam
plate tab. Then the release handle can be moved,
allowing the seatback to move rearward. Releasing the
handle will allow the cam plate to move
counterclockwise and cause the sector lock teeth to
engage the upper hinge arm, locking the seatback in the
desired reclined position.
To return the seatback to an upright or forward
position, raise the recliner release handle.