Front Seat Belt

FRONT SEAT BELT

SEAT BELT BUCKLE : Inspection


AFTER A COLLISION


WARNING:
Inspect all seat belt assemblies including retractors and attached hardware after any collision.
NISSAN/INFINITI recommends that all seat belt assemblies in use during a collision be replaced unless the collision was minor and the belts show no damage and continue to operate properly. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury in an accident. Seat belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted. Seat belt pretensioners should be replaced even if the seat belts are not in use during a frontal collision in which the air bags are deployed.
Replace any seat belt assembly (including anchor bolts) if:
- The seat belt is in use at the time of a collision (except for minor collisions and the belts, retractors and buckles show no damage and continue to operate properly).
- The seat belt is damaged in an accident (i.e. torn webbing, bent retractor or guide, etc.).
- The seat belt attaching point is damaged in an accident. Inspect the seat belt attaching area for damage or distortion and repair as necessary before installing a new seat belt assembly.
- Anchor bolts are deformed or worn out.
- The seat belt pre-tensioner must be replaced even if the seat belts are not in use during the collision in which the air bags are deployed.

PRELIMINARY CHECKS

1.Check the seat belt warning lamp/chime for proper operation as follows:
a.Turn ignition switch ON. The seat belt warning lamp should illuminate. Also, the seat belt warning chime should sound for about six seconds.
b.Fasten driver seat belt. The seat belt warning lamp should turn off and the chime (if sounding) should stop.
2.If the air bag warning lamp is blinking, conduct self-diagnosis using CONSULT and air bag warning lamp.
Refer to "Diagnosis Description" Diagnosis Description.
3.Check that the seat belt retractor, seat belt anchor and buckle bolts are securely attached.
4.Repeat steps above as necessary to check the other seat belts.