Front Seatbelt Latch Plate Reversed, Front Seatbelt Twisted (Perform Repair to Untwist Seatbelt)

Some customers may comment that the seatbelt latch plate is reversed on the belt webbing or that they have to twist the webbing before buckling the seatbelt. This condition can be visually verified by inspecting the location of the latch plate tongue. If the tongue is between the webbing and the pillar post, it is reversed.

Do NOT replace the seatbelt retractor for this condition. To correct this condition, perform the following repair.

1. Pull the majority of the belt webbing out of the retractor.



2. With the latch plate resting at its lowest point, take the webbing above the latch plate and fold the webbing over itself at a 45 degree angle. Pinch the folded portion between the thumb and forefinger.
3. Using the other hand, pull the latch plate up over the fold until past the doubled over section.

When in the correct location, the latch plate tongue will be between the webbing and the seat.

U.S. dealers: For additional information, refer to the May 2007 Emerging Issues video (course #10207.05D).

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use: