SEAT BELT INSPECTION

Belt

1. Confirm that the seat belt is installed correctly.

2. Inspect the seat belt for damage and deformation of metal parts.

• If any damage is found, replace as necessary.

ELR

1. Verify that the belt can be pulled out smoothly, and that it moves smoothly when wound.

• If not as specified, replace the seat belt.

2. Verify that the retractor locks when the belt is quickly pulled.

• If not as specified, replace the seat belt.

3. Remove the retractor. (See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.) (See SECOND-ROW SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.) (See THIRD-ROW SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4. Make sure that the seat belt does not lock when the retractor is tilted slowly up to 15° from the mounted position and locks when the retractor is tilted 40° or more.

• If not as specified, replace the seat belt.

Load Limiter Retractor

Warning

• When the load limiter operates, the belt and anchor rub against each other strongly leaving a trace of wear. If the seat belt is used in this state, the seat belt will not function to its designed effect and there is the possibility of serious injury to passengers. Be sure to replace the seat belt once the load limiter operates.

1. If the vehicle has been subjected to a shock in an accident, pull the belt from the retractor and confirm that there is no trace of wear (the load limiter has not operated) by visually inspecting and feeling the belt.

• If not as specified, replace the seat belt.