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Seat Belt: Inspection

CAUTION: Replace the seat belt assembly (outer belt, inner belt, bolts, nuts or sill-bar) if it has been used in a severe impact. The entire assembly should be replaced even if damage is not obvious.
  1. Except manual type: 

    CONDUCT RUNNING TEST (IN SAFE AREA) 

    1. Fasten the front seat belts.
    2. Drive the vehicle at 16 km/h (10 mph) and slam on the brakes.

      Check that the belt locks and cannot be extended at this time.

      HINT:

      Conduct this test in a safe area. If the belt does not lock, remove the belt mechanism assembly and conduct the following static check. Also, whenever installing a new belt assembly, verify the proper operation before installation.

    3. Fig 1: Conducting Running Test For Seat Belt
      G02932562Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  2. Driver seat belt (ELR): 

    STATIC TEST 

    1. Make sure that the belt locks when pulled out quickly.
    2. Remove the locking retractor assembly.
    3. Tilt the retractor slowly.
    4. Make sure that the belt can be pulled out at a tilt of 15 degrees or less, and cannot be pulled out over 45 degrees of tilt.

      If a problem is found, replace the assembly.

    5. Fig 2: Locating Pulling Angle For Seat Belt (Drivers Side)
      G02932563Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. Except driver seat belt (ALR/ELR): 

    STATIC TEST 

    1. Make sure that the belt locks when pulled out quickly.
    2. Pull out the whole belt, then retract the belt slightly and pull it out again
    3. Make sure that the belt cannot be extended further.

      If a problem is found, replace the assembly.

    4. Remove the locking retractor assembly.

      HINT:

      Front passenger's seat belt only:

      Before removing the pretensioner connector, be sure to read the precautionary notice in the RS section.

    5. Tilt the retractor slowly.
    6. Retract the whole belt, then pull out the belt until 200 mm (7.87 in.) of belt remains retracted.
    7. Tilt the retractor slowly.
      Fig 3: Retracting Seat Belt
      G02932564Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    8. Make sure that the belt can be pulled out at a tilt of 15 degrees or less, and cannot be pulled out at over 45 degrees of tilt.

      If a problem is found, replace the assembly.

      Fig 4: Pulling Angle Of Seat Belt
      G02932565Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  4. INSPECT REAR NO. 1 SEAT CENTER BELT 
    1. After extracting 300 mm (11.81 in.), check that the belt is locked when suddenly extracted.
    2. Check that the belt can be extracted 300 mm (11.81 in.) without being locked when the seat is reclined as shown in the illustration.
    3. Check that the belt is locked when the belt is extracted by a certain amount under (a) condition.
      Fig 5: Inspecting Rear No.1 Seat Center Belt (Seat Is Reclined)
      G02932566Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. When folding down the seatback forward and extracting the seat belt slowly, check that the belt is locked after a certain length (approximately 500 mm (19.69 in.)) of the belt has been extracted.
      Fig 6: Inspecting Rear No Seat Center Belt (Seat Folding Down)
      G02932567Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. Manual type: 

    TESTING 

    1. Adjust the belt to the proper length.
    2. Apply a firm load to the belt.
    3. Make sure that the belt does not extend.
      Fig 7: Proper Length Of Seat Belt Adjusting
      G02932568Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002