Component Inspection

INSPECTION

1. INSPECT TENSION REDUCER SOLENOID OPERATION




a. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 1, and the negative (-) lead to terminal 2.
b. Pull the belt upward and check that the belt is slowly retracted when released.




c. Disconnect the lead from the battery.
d. Pull the belt upward and check that the belt is retracted more quickly when released than in (b).

HINT: Do not tilt the retractor.

If the operation is not as specified, replace the front seat outer belt assembly.

CAUTION: Must not charge the connector terminal of the pretensioner. The pretensioner may work resulting in an unexpected injury.




2. Driver's side
INSPECT BUCKLE SWITCH CONTINUITY
a. Check that continuity exists between terminals 1 and 3 on the switch side connector with the switch ON (belt fastened).
b. Check that no continuity exists between terminals 1 and 2 on the switch side connector with the switch OFF (belt unfastened).
c. Check that no continuity 1 and 2 (belt fastened).
d. Check that continuity 1 and 2 (belt unfastened).
If operation is not as specified, replace the switch.