Seat Belt: Service Precautions

SEAT BELT: FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY: PRECAUTION

PRECAUTION
CAUTION: Replace any faulty seat belt components (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 components.





1. ROAD TEST (IN SAFE AREA)
CAUTION: Conduct this test in a safe area.
HINT: This road test should be performed with the driver seat and the front passenger seat occupied.

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