Check Condition, Security And Operation Of Seats And Seat Belts; Check Operation Of Seat Belt Inertial Reel Mechanism - Triumph TR7 Owner's Manual

Check Condition, Security and Operation of Seats and
Seat Belts.
Check fastenings. which if correct
will
be
lightened
to the
following torque values:-
Seat belt to seat slide, wheel arch and mounting bracket -
n
in
UNF
sel screw 4.4k9f m (321bl It)
Seat Belt Warnmg Switch to Gearbox Extension -
t
in UNC
switch 2.0kgf m 1151bf ttl
Seat Shdes to Floor - Bmm cap screw 3.Okgl m (221bf
ft)
Seat Slides to Seal Frame - 6mm cap screw a.9kgf m (7lbf
hi
Check seat belts for signs of wear, damage or deterioration.
Renew any belt that is suspect or that has been in use when
the vehicle has been involved
In
an Impact accident.
Referring to the driver's!owner's handbook, check thaI the
seat belt warning system is operating correctly.
Check Operation of Se8t Belt Inertia Reel Mechanism
To provide the users with maximum freedom during normal
driving conditions the seat belts are of the inertia reel type.
Hard braking or fast cornering locks the belts immediately.
The following road test must be carried out only under
maximum safe road conditions, Le. on a dry, straight. traffic
free road.
With the safety harness fitted to the driver and passenger as
described in the drivers/owner's handbook. drive the car at 8
km/h (5 m.p.h.l. Ensuring that It IS safe to do so, brake
sharply
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS
The safety harness should lock automatically. holding both
driver and passenger securely In position.
It is important when braking that the reactIOns of both driver
and passenger are normal, Ie. the body must not be thrown
forward in anticipation, thus causing a 'snatching" action of
the belt which would operate the locking mechanism
Snatch test - Whilst seated. fasten the seat belt and gnp
the shoulder beh at approximately shoulder level with the
opposIte hand. Pull the belt sharply In a downwards direction.
the belt should lock.
If the belt fails to lock on test. consult your Dealer or a
competent service outlet.
Check operation of ell Door, Bonnet and luggage
Compartment locks
Check operation of Window Controls
Road/Roller test. Check Brake operation and function of
all
Instrumentation
Report additional work required
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