Front Seat Outer Belt Assembly

SEAT BELT: FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY: ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION; 2013 MY FR-S [03/2012 -]

CAUTION:
Be sure to correctly follow the removal and installation procedures for the front seat outer belt assembly.

1. INSPECT FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY (for Vehicle not Involved in Collision)

(a) Perform a diagnostic system check Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

(b) Visually check for defects with the front seat outer belt assembly installed on the vehicle.

(1) The defects are as follows:

* Cuts on the front seat outer belt assembly

* Small cracks on the front seat outer belt assembly

* Significant discoloration on the front seat outer belt assembly

OK:

No defects are found.

HINT
If any of the defects is found, replace the front seat outer belt assembly with a new one.

2. INSPECT FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY (for Vehicle Involved in Collision)

(a) Perform a diagnostic system check Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

(b) Visually check for defects with the front seat outer belt assembly removed from the vehicle.

(1) The defects are as follows:

* Cuts on the front seat outer belt assembly

* Small cracks on the front seat outer belt assembly

* Significant discoloration on the front seat outer belt assembly

* Cracks or other damage to the connector

OK:

No defects are found.

HINT
If any of the defects is found, replace the front seat outer belt assembly with a new one.