Rail Inspection - Right Side Only

Only the right side rail will be inspected. The left side rail must be replaced.

1. Check and record mileage of the vehicle.

a. If vehicle has less than 80,000 miles (129,000 Km), use the 3.2 mm end of the inspection tool.

b. If vehicle has more than 80,000 miles (129,000 Km), use the 3.4 mm end of the inspection tool.

2. Close right side door. Turn the ignition key to the ON position to move the shoulder belt to the B-pillar.





NOTE:
Dust shield wear may cause the position of the scribe line to vary. Insert the inspection tool between dust shields of the rail assembly at point X. Tool must be installed until it bottoms out in the rail assembly. Note the distance between the dust shields and the scribed line on the tool. Insert the inspection tool every 1/2" from point X to point Y of the rail assembly. See Figure 1. DO NOT SLIDE THE INSPECTION TOOL ALONG THE RAIL ASSEMBLY. REMOVE AND REINSERT EVERY 1/2" BETWEEN POINT X AND POINT Y.

3.

a. If installed inspection tools' depth does not increase (scribe line does not move closer to the dust shield) anywhere between points X and Y, no service action is required.

b. If installed inspection tools' depth increases (scribe line moves closer to the dust shield) anywhere between points X and Y, the rail assembly must be replaced, see Rail Replacement.