Belt Latch, Function Check

Belt latch, Function check

Checking latch mechanism:

- Push locking tongue into belt latch until it engages audibly. Check whether locking mechanism is properly engaged by giving belt firm pull.

- If belt tongue fails even once to engage properly in belt latch during at least 5 tests, replace seat belt complete with belt latch.

Checking release mechanism:

- Release seat belt by pressing button on belt latch with finger pressure.

When belt is slack, locking tongue must spring out of belt latch on its own.

Perform test at least 5 times. If belt tongue fails even once to spring out of latch, replace seat belt complete with belt latch.

CAUTION! Under no circumstances may lubricant be used to eliminate noise or stiffness at belt latch buttons.