Seat Belt Systems: Service Precautions

Precautions on Service and Diagnosis of Seat Belt

WARNING:

If a seat belt is combined with any buckle that is not originally paired with the belt, the latch plate of the belt may not fully engage with the buckle and thus may not lock reliably when the belt is fastened.

Always replace the seat belt and buckle as a set. SUZUKI only supplies the buckle and seat belt assembly packaged together as a set.

Before servicing or replacing seat belts, refer to the following precautionary items.

- Seat belts should be normal relative to strap retractor and buckle portions.
- Keep sharp edges and damaging objects away from belts.
- Avoid bending or damaging any portion of belt buckle or latch plate.
- Do not bleach or dye belt webbing. (Use only mild soap and lukewarm water to clean it.)
- When installing a seat belt anchor bolt, it should be tightened by hand at first to prevent cross-threading and then to specified torque.
- Do not attempt any repairs on retractor mechanisms or retractor covers. Replace defective assemblies with new replacement parts.
- Keep belts dry and clean at all times.
- If there exist any parts in question, replace such parts.
- Replace belts whose webbing is cut or otherwise damaged.
- Do not put anything into trim panel opening which seat belt webbing passes through.