Seat Belt: Service Precautions

SEAT BELT: FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY: PRECAUTION

PRECAUTION
CAUTION: Replace the faulty parts of the seat belt systems (outer belt, inner belt, bolts, nuts, adjustable shoulder anchor, tether anchor hardware and other related parts). When inspecting a vehicle that was in a collision, be sure to check all of the seat belt systems regardless of whether or not the system was activated in the collision. Replace any damaged or malfunctioning systems.





1. RUNNING TEST (IN SAFE AREA)
CAUTION: Conduct this test in a safe area.

(a) Fasten the front seat belt.
(b) Drive the vehicle at 16 km/h (10 mph) and firmly depress the brake pedal. Check that the belt locks and cannot be extended at this time.
If the belt does not lock, replace the seat belt assembly Removal.
HINT: Inspect the seat belt assembly before installing it Testing and Inspection.