Seat Belts

Rear Seat Belt Replacement (cont'd)

23-20 Inspection

  1. Install the seat belt and buckles in the reverse order of removal and note these items:
  • With centre shoulder belt: Check that the retractor locking mechanism functions (see step 1 on page 23-21).
  • Assemble the washers on the centre anchor bolt as shown (except centre shoulder belt).
  • Before installing the centre anchor bolt, make sure there are no twists or kinks in the centre belt.

Centre anchor bolt construction:

  1. WASHER
  2. CENTRE ANCHOR BOLT
  3. TOOTHED LOCK WASHER
  4. CENTRE ANCHOR

For front seat belt retractor with seat belt tensioner, review the SRS component locations (see page 23-24), and the precautions and procedures (see page 23-25) in the SRS section before performing repairs or service.

Retractor, Front and Rear

  1. Before installing the retractor, check that the seat belt can be pulled out freely.
  2. Make sure that the seat belt does not lock when the retractor (A) is leaned slowly up to 15o from the mounted position. The seat belt should lock when the retractor is leaned over 40o. Do not attempt to disassemble the retractor.

  1. Replace the seat belt with a new assembly if there is any abnormality. Do not disassemble any part of the seat belt for any reason.