Perform the following inspection from the driver's seat:
- Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. Verify that the seat
belt reminder lamp operates correctly with the belt buckled and with the belt
unbuckled.
- Inspect the shoulder belt.
Pull the belt out slowly. Verify that the shoulder belt moves freely
in the roller assembly.
- Inspect the guide. Verify that the following conditions exist:
• | The guide swivels freely |
• | The seat belt webbing is seated flatly in the guide slot |
• | The webbing does not bind |
- Verify that the seat belt buckle faces inboard and is accessible.
- Verify that the seat belt retractor units are securely attached.
- Verify that the seat belt anchor bolts are secure.
- Fully extend the seat belt webbing. Verify that the seat belt
webbing does not have any twists or tears.
- Allow the seat belt webbing to retract. Verify that the webbing
returns freely and completely back into the retractor.
- Snap the seat belt latch plate into the buckle.
- Sharply tug on the seat belt latch plate and the buckle. Verify
that the seat belt latch plate and the buckle remain locked when tugged.
- Push the button on the buckle.
Verify that the button returns to its original position.
Repeat the inspection procedure (Step 2 through Step 10) from the front
passenger seat.
Perform the following inspection on the center belts:
- Verify that the center belts are accessible.
- Verify that there are no twists or tears in the webbing.
- Snap the seat belt latch into the buckle. Push the button on the
buckle.
Verify that the following conditions exist:
• | The seat belt latch plate releases easily from the buckle |
• | The button returns to its original position |
Repeat the inspection procedure (Step 2 through Step 10) from the rear
seats.
Refer to Seats in Body and Accessories for information on removal of
the seats and the seat cushions.