Seat Belt: Inspection

CAUTION: Replace the seat belt assembly (outer belt, inner belt, bolts and nuts) if it has been used in a severe impact. The entire assembly should be replaced even if damage is not obvious.

RUNNING TEST (IN SAFE AREA)
1. Fasten the seat belts.
2. Drive the vehicle at 16 km/h (10 mph) and slam on the brakes.
3. 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.
Driver's 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.
  
  Fig 1: Inspecting Seat Belt
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4. 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.
Except driver's seat belt (ALR/ELR): STATIC TEST
1. Make sure that the belt locks when pulled out quickly.
2. Remove the locking retractor assembly.
3. Pull out the whole belt and measure the length of the whole belt. Then retract the belt slightly and pull it out again.
4. Make sure that the belt cannot be extended further.
  If a problem is found, replace the assembly.
  
  Fig 2: Testing Driver's Seat Belt (ELR)
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5. Retract the whole belt, then pull it out to the full length minus 200 mm (7.87 in.).
6. Tilt the retractor slowly.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Seat Belt Dimension
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7. 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: Identifying Correct Angle Of Pulling Seat Belt
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