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Seat Belts
tor.
Hatchback
lnspection
Retractor Inspection
1. Before installing the retractor, check that the seat belt
can be pulled out freely.
2.
Make sure that the seat belt does not lock when the
retractor is leaned slowly up to 15' from the mounted
position. The seat belt should lock when the retractor
is leaned over 40".
CAUTION: Do not attempt to disassemble the retrac-
* : Mounted Position
RETRACTOB
Forward -
Rear:
l n s i d e
Rear:
RETRACTOR
lnside
3.
Replace the seat belt with a new one if there is any
abnorm.ality.
On-the-Car Seat Belt Inspection
1. Check that the seat belt is not twisted or caught on
a n y t n r n g -
A f t e r i n s t a l l i n g t h e a n c h o r s , c h e c k f o r f r e e m o v e -
ment on the anchor bolts. lf necessary, remove the
anchor bolts and check that the washers and other
parts are not damaged or improperly installed.
Check the seat belts for damage or discoloration.
Clean with a shop towel if necessary
CAUTION: Use only soap and water to clean.
NOTE: Dirt build-up in the metal loops of the upper
anchors can cause the seat belts to retract slowly.
Wipe the inside of the loops with a clean cloth damp-
e n e d i n i s o p r o p y l a l c o h o l .
Check that the seat belt does not lock when pulled
o u t s l o w l y . T h e s e a t b e l t i s d e s i g n e d t o l o c k o n l y
d u r i n g a s u d d e n s t o p o r i m p a c t .
Make sure that the seat belt retracts automatically
when released.
For each passenger's seat belt, make sure that the
locking mechanism in the seat belt retractor engages
w h e n t h e s e a t b e l t i s p u l l e d a l l t h e w a y o u t .
Replace the seat belt with a new one if there is any
a b n o r m a l i t y .
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