Technician Safety Information

CAUTION: Perform this test in an area clear of other vehicles or obstructions. Do not conduct this test on the open road. A large, empty parking lot is suitable. Failure to observe this precaution may result in damage to the vehicle and possible personal injury.

SEAT BELT SERVICE PRECAUTIONS

IMPORTANT: If the vehicle has been in a collision, refer to Repairs and Inspections Required After a Collision for additional information.

- Do not bleach or dye the seat belt webbing. Use only the following items in order to clean the seat belt webbing:
- A mild soap and water solution
- A soft brush or cloth
- keep sharp edges and damaging objects away from the seat belts. Do not bend or damage any part of the seat belt buckle or the latch plate. Replace any seat belts that are cut or damaged in any manner.
- Use only the correct seat belt anchor nuts/bolts. Tighten the correct seat belt anchor nut/bolt/screw to the correct torque value. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications.
- Some seat belts and retractors require service as a set with service replacement components only. Do not repair individual components that must require service as a set.
- 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.
- To help avoid personal injury from unrepaired crash damage to a restraint system, perform the seat belt check for each seat belt system. Replace the seat belt system if there is any doubt about the condition of system components.
- A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured if the right-front passengers air bag inflates. This is because the back of a rear4acing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag. NEVER use a rear4acing child restraint in this vehicle. If a forward4acing child restraint is suitable for your child, ALWAYS move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go and then install the child restraint. Be sure the child restraint position does not conflict with any additional requirements provided by the manufacture. For more information, refer to the vehicle owners manual and the instruction that came with the child restraint.
- Perform this test in an area clear of other vehicles or obstructions. Do not conduct this test on the open road. A large, empty parking lot is suitable. Failure to observe this precaution may result in damage to the vehicle and possible personal injury.