Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

Description:

CAUTION: Replace belts, retractors, and hardware in use during all but a minor collision. Also, restraint systems should be replaced and anchorages properly repaired if they were in areas damaged by collision, whether the belt was in use or not. If there is any question, replace the belt system. Damage, whether visible or not, could result in serious personal injury in the event of an accident.

1. Inspect all seat belt anchor bolts to verify that they are secure.
2. Inspect the seat belt buckle, making sure it locks and unlocks easily.
3. After buckling the seat belt, tug sharply on the belt, checking that the buckle remains locked.
4. Fully extend the seat belt to make sure there are no twists or tears in it.
5. Allow the seat belt to fully retract to make sure it does so easily.
6. Remove the retractor assembly.
^ For front seat belt replacement on vehicles with 2 doors, refer to Front Seat Belt Replacement (2 Door)
^ For front seat belt replacement on vehicles with 4 doors, refer to Front Seat Belt Replacement (4 Door)
^ For rear seat belt replacement on vehicles with 2 doors, refer to Rear Seat Belt Replacement (2 Door)
^ For rear seat belt replacement on vehicles with 4 doors, refer to Rear Seat Belt Replacement (4 Door)
7. Tilt the retractor slowly.
8. Verify that the belt can be pulled out of the retractor (1) at an inclination of 15 degrees or less and that it cannot be pulled out at over 45 degrees of inclination.
9. If a problem is found, replace the retractor assembly.