Seat Belt Systems
Repairs and Inspections Required After A CollisionSeat Belt Systems
CAUTION: Replace the seat belt assembly (outer belt, inner belt, bolts, nuts or sill-bar) if it has been used in a severe impact. The entire assembly should be replaced even if damage is not obvious.
SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER
1. PRETENSIONER IS NOT ACTIVATED
a. Perform a diagnostic system check.
b. Perform a visual check which includes the following items with the front seat outer belt removed from the vehicle.
- Check for cuts and cracks in, or marked discoloration of the center pillar lower garnish.
- Check for cuts and cracks in wire harness, and for chipping in connectors.
- Check for deformation of the center pillar.
CAUTION: For removal and installation of the front seat outer belt, Be sure to follow the correct procedure.
2. PRETENSIONER IS ACTIVATED
a. Perform a diagnostic system check.
b. Perform a visual check which includes the following items with the front seat outer belt removed from the vehicle.
- Check for deformation of the center pillar.
- Check for damage on the connector and wire harness.
SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER
REPLACE REQUIREMENTS
In the following cases, replace the seat belt pretensioner.
- If the seat belt pretensioner has been activated.
- If the seat belt pretensioner has been found to be faulty in troubleshooting.
- If the front seat outer belt has been found to be faulty during the check in items PRETENSIONER IS NOT ACTIVATED and PRETENSIONER IS ACTIVATED.
- If the front seat outer belt has been dropped.
CAUTION: For removal and installation of the seat belt pretensioner. Be sure to follow the correct procedure.