MG MGB TOURER GHN5 Handbook page 26

SEAT BELTS
Rear fixing The long belt is attached at the rear end by a quick-release fastener to the tonneau
Static type
panel ('B' tourer, 'A' wheel arch GT).
Fig.
To release, press down the black plastic locking plate ( I ) and slide the belt
bracket (2) out of engagement with the securing stud slot.
To secure, position the large hole in the belt bracket over the securing stud, slide
the bracket forward until it engages in the securing stud slot and locks in
position with the locking plate. Check that the belt webbing is not twisted.
Static
Never attempt to wear the belt other than as a complete diagonal and lap
Tourer
and
GT assembly. D o not try to use the belt for more than one person at any one time,
Fig.
1 even children.
To fasten,
later cars:
lift the engagement tongue (3) and draw the belt over the
shoulder and across the chest. Push it into the locking clip (4) of the short belt
nearest the wearer.
To fasten,
early cars:
ensure that the belt webbing is not twisted, lift up the mag-
netic buckle tongue (8) and engage the hook (9) into the hinged part of the
tongue.
To release,
later cars:
press the release button (5) on the short belt.
To release,
early cars:
lift the magnetic buckle tongue (8).
To adjust,
later cars:
tilt the edge of the adjuster (6) upwards and pull the webbing
through until the belt is comfortably tight. Slide the end of the belt (7) along the
webbing to take up any slack after final adjustment.
To adjust,
early cars:
tighten the short belt with the adjuster at the buckle until
the buckle rests on the side of the hip (see illustration). With the adjuster at the
sill tighten the belt until the lap belt fits comfortably and a hand clearance
between the diagonal belt and the chest is just possible. Slight re-adjustment
may be necessary during use.
To stow,
later cars:
after releasing the belt, push the tongue into the parking
pocket.
To stow,
early cars:
hook the buckle on the long belt into the slot in the stowing
bracket mounted just to the rear of the door post. Attach the magnetic buckle
on the short belt to the seat frame.