Seat Belt Inspection - Toyota Celica 2000 Repair Manual

BODY 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 . RUNNING TEST (IN SAFE AREA)
Fasten the front scat belts.
{a)
Drive the car at 1 0 mph ( 1 6 km/h) and slam on the brakes.
(b)
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);
2,
STATIC TEST
Make sure that the belt locks when pulled out quickly.
(a)
Remove the locking retractor assembly.
(b )
Tilt the retractor slowly.
{c)
Make sure that the belt can be pulled out at a tilt of 1 5 de­
{d)
grees or less, and cannot be pulled out over 45 degrees
of tilt.
If a problem is found, replace the assembly.
Except Driver's Seat Belt (ELR/ALA):
3.
STATIC TEST
Make sure that the belt locks when pulled out quickly.
(a)
Remove the locking retractor assembly.
(h)
Pull out the whole belt and measure the length of the
(c)
whole belt.
Then retract the belt slightly and pull it out again.
Make sure that the belt cannot be extended further.
(d)
If a problem is found, replace the assembly.
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