Section 4-Functional Test Procedure For Lap Belts and Retractor

Webbing Cannot Be Fully Extracted From Lap Belt Retractor - 2-Door and 4-Door (Front Outboard - Except Versailles)

1. Pull webbing from the shoulder harness retractor, allowing the lap belt to retract fully into the retractor. Pull webbing from the lap belt retractor, allow it to retract fully.
2. If OK, buckle up while sitting in seat. Repeat five times to ensure proper operation. If not OK, inspect for webbing twists in the seat belt assembly and remove the twists, if possible, without dismantling the retractor assembly. Otherwise, replace the seat belt assembly and repeat the buckle-up procedure five times.

REMEMBER, A COMPLETE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY MUST ALWAYS BE INSTALLED AS NOTED IN THE WARNING STATEMENT IN SECTIONS 3 AND 7 OF THIS ARTICLE!
Lap Belt Retractor Does Not Lock - Dual Retractor 2-Door and 4-Door Models - Front Outboard Seat (Except Versailles)

1. Withdraw a minimum of 18 inches (460mm) of webbing from the lap belt retractor and check for lock-up. Retractor must lock-up after 18 inches (460mm) of webbing withdrawal and return of 2 inches (50mm) into retractor and pull out.
2. If the retractor does not lock, replace the entire seat belt assembly and retest.

REMEMBER, A COMPLETE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY MUST ALWAYS BE INSTALLED AS NOTED IN THE WARNING STATEMENT IN SECTIONS 3 AND 7 OF THIS ARTICLE!

Lap Belt Retractor Does Not Lock - Dual Retractor 2-Door and 4-Door Models - Front Outboard Seat (Versailles Only)

1. Fasten the seat belt. Pull on the lap belt webbing - the retractor should be locked if OK. Unbuckle, allow the lap belt retractor to fully retract.
2. Repeat Step 1 five (5) times to ensure proper operation.
3. If not OK, replace the seat belt assembly for that seating position and retest.

REMEMBER, A COMPLETE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY MUST ALWAYS BE INSTALLED AS NOTED IN THE WARNING STATEMENT IN SECTIONS 3 AND 7 OF THIS ARTICLE!

NOTE: There are two ways to stop the retractor from "free wheeling". One way is to "buckle up" and the retractor will lock immediately. The second way is to pull approximately 12" of webbing from the lap belt retractor, wait approximately 15 seconds, and a thermal timer will deactivate the "free wheeling" feature.

Webbing Cannot Be Fully Extracted From Lap Belt Retractor

1. If the webbing cannot be pulled from the lap belt retractor, it may be twisted and jammed in a partially extended position. If the twist can be removed without retractor disassembly, allow the webbing to fully retract and then withdraw a minimum of 18 inches (460mm) of webbing from the retractor, return 2 inches (50mm) and check for lock-up. If OK, allow to retract fully and buckle up while sitting in the seat. Repeat five times to ensure proper operation. Verify that belt webbing can be extended far enough to expose the manufacturer's certification label.
2. If not OK, replace the seat belt assembly and repeat appropriate portions of Step 1, above.

REMEMBER, A COMPLETE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY MUST ALWAYS BE INSTALLED AS NOTED IN THE WARNING STATEMENT IN SECTIONS 3 AND 7 OF THIS ARTICLE!

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Seats - Rear - Lap Belt Retractor Does Not Lock - 2-Point System (Figure 7)

1. Withdraw a minimum of 18 inches (460mm) of webbing from lap belt retractor and check for lock-up. Retractor must lock-up after 18 inches (460mm) of webbing withdrawn and return of 2 inches (50mm) into retractor and pull out.

If OK, allow it to retract fully and buckle up while sitting in the seat. Repeat five times to ensure proper operation.
2. If not OK, replace seat belt assembly and repeat Step 1.
REMEMBER, A COMPLETE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY MUST ALWAYS BE INSTALLED AS NOTED IN THE WARNING STATEMENT IN SECTIONS 3 AND 7 OF THIS ARTICLE!
3. If the retractor of a new seat belt assembly has been bolted into a damaged or distorted mounting area, the new retractor could be warped and may not function. If this is the case, service the sheet metal in the area of the retractor mounting and install a new belt assembly.

REMEMBER, A COMPLETE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY MUST ALWAYS BE INSTALLED AS NOTED IN THE WARNING STATEMENT IN SECTIONS 3 AND 7 OF THIS ARTICLE!
Buckle Does Not Latch - All Belts

If the tongue will not latch into the buckle securely, a coin or other foreign object may be interfering with proper buckle operation. Remove the object, if possible, and recheck for secure latching. If not OK, replace the belt assembly.

REMEMBER, A COMPLETE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY MUST ALWAYS BE INSTALLED AS NOTED IN THE WARNING STATEMENT IN SECTIONS 3 AND 7 OF THIS ARTICLE!