Esteem GLX Wagon L4-1.8L (1999)
Seat Belt: Testing and Inspection
FRONT SEAT BELT
INSPECTION
Seat belts and attaching parts can affect the vital components and systems of a vehicle. Therefore, they should be inspected carefully and replaced with
genuine parts only.
Seat belt
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The seat belt webbing or strap should be free from damage.
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Fully extend the seat belt to make sure there are no twists or tears in it.
Retractor assembly
Let the seat belt retract fully to confirm its easy retraction.
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The retractor assembly should lock webbing when pulled quickly.
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The retractor assembly should lock webbing even when tilted (approx. 150) toward the fore and aft or right and left directions.
Anchor bolt
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Inspect all seat belt anchor bolts to verify that they are secure.
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All anchor bolts should be secure and torqued to specification.
Belt latch
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Belt latch should be secure when latched.
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Inspect the seat belt buckle, ensuring that it locks and unlocks easily.
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After buckling the seat belt, tug sharply on the belt, checking that the buckle remains locked.
Warning system
Check driver side seat belt strap switch for continuity by using ohmmeter.
Without inserted buckle tongue to buckle catch:
Terminal "A" and "B": Continuity
With inserted buckle tongue to buckle catch:
Terminal "A" and "B": No continuity (Infinity ohm)
