Post Collision Safety Belt Inspection

NOTE: The lap/shoulder safety belts are factory-installed in their proper locations. If the belts are removed for any reason, they should be installed as outlined in the Service and Repair procedures. The 7/16 x 20 Torx head anchor bolts must be hand-started and tightened to 34-46 Nm (25-33 lb ft).

WARNING: ALL SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES INCLUDING RETRACTORS, BUCKLES, FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE SUPPORT ASSEMBLIES (SLIDE BAR), IF EQUIPPED, CHILD SAFETY SEAT TETHER BRACKET ASSEMBLIES (IF SO EQUIPPED) AND ATTACHING HARDWARE SHOULD BE INSPECTED AFTER ANY COLLISION. ALL BELT ASSEMBLIES SHOULD BE REPLACED UNLESS A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN FINDS THE ASSEMBLIES SHOW NO DAMAGE AND OPERATE PROPERLY. BELT ASSEMBLIES NOT IN USE DURING A COLLISION SHOULD ALSO BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF EITHER DAMAGE OR IMPROPER OPERATION IS NOTED.

Before installing the new safety belt assembly, the safety belt attaching areas must be inspected for damage and distortion. If the attaching points are damaged or distorted, the sheet metal must be worked back into its original shape and structural integrity.

Install the new safety belts. Perform the Functional Test Procedure. Component Tests and General Diagnostics