Seat Belt Systems: Service Precautions

Before servicing or replacing lap and shoulder belts, including single loop seat belt systems, refer to the following precautions:

^ Clean the seat belt webbing with a mild soap and water solution only, using a soft brush or cloth.
^ Do not bleach or dye the seat belt webbing.
^ Keep sharp edges and other damaging objects away from the seat belts.
^ Replace any seat belts which are cut or damaged in any way.
^ Do not bend or damage any portion of the seat belt buckle or the latch plate.
^ Use only the correct seat belt anchor bolts and tighten them to the correct torque value. Refer to the "Fastener Tightening Specifications" in this section.
^ Start the anchor bolts by hand to ensure that they are not cross-threaded.
^ Seat belts and retractors must be serviced as a set with service replacement parts only. Do not attempt to make repairs to the individual components.
^ Verify that the replacement part number is correct for the vehicle at that seating position. Do not substitute a seat belt from a different seating position.
^ Replace any seat belts which have a visible CAUTION label instructing replacement.