Seat Belt System
REPAIRS AND INSPECTIONS REQUIRED AFTER A COLLISIONSEAT BELT SYSTEMS
CAUTION: Replace the seat belt assembly (outer belt, Inner belt, bolts and nuts) if it has been given a severe impact. The entire assembly should be replaced even if the damage is not obvious.
1. PRETENSIONER IS NOT ACTIVATED
a. Perform a diagnostic system check. *
b. Perform visual checks including the following items with the front seat outer belt removed from the vehicle.
- Check for cuts and cracks, on the quarter trim panel.
- Check for cuts and cracks in the wire harness, and for chipping in the connectors.
- Check for deformation of the center floor No.3 crossmember.
NOTE: Be sure to follow the correct procedure, for removal and installation of the front seat outer belt.
2. PRETENSIONER IS ACTIVATED
a. Perform a diagnostic system check. *
b. Perform visual checks including the following items with the front seat outer belt removed from the vehicle.
- Check for deformation of the center floor No.3 crossmember.
- Check for damage on the connector and wire harness.
* Refer to SRS Warning Light Check, and How to Display and Read Diagnostic Trouble Codes.
REPLACEMENT
In the following cases, replace the seat belt pretensioner.
- If the seat belt pretensioner has been activated.
- If the seat belt pretensioner has been found to be faulty in troubleshooting.
- If the front seat outer belt has been found to be faulty during checking item 1-(a) or 2-(b).
- If the front seat outer belt has been dropped.
CAUTION: Be sure to follow the correct procedure, for removal and installation of the seat belt pretensioner.