The seat belt does not attach to the buckle
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- 500 Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2007–2024
- Section
- Seats › The seat belt does not attach to the buckle
Fault diagnosisThe seat belt does not attach to the buckle
THE SEAT BELT DOES NOT ATTACH TO THE BUCKLE
The seat belt tongue will not attach to the buckle
| Test results | ||||
| 0 | PRELIMINARY CHECKS | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Check for foreign bodies that could prevent attachment between the tongue and buckle. | Move on to Step 1 | Foreign bodies or impediments are present. | Remove the items preventing correct attachment between tongue and buckle. | |
| 1 | REELS/PRETENSIONERS CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Check for deformities in the reel and pretensioner guards. | Move on to Step 2 | 1. Deformation in front belt buckle covers 2. Deformation in rear belt buckle covers. | 1. Replace the front buckle Op. 7065A14 ANCHORAGE ROD FOR, (ONE), FRONT SEAT BELT LEFT OR RIGHT - R.R. 2. Replace the rear buckle Op. 7065B14 ANCHORAGE ROD FOR (ONE) REAR SEAT BELT LEFT OR RIGHT - R.R. | |
| 2 | BUCKLE INSTALLATION CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Check the buckle is correctly fitted and intact. | End of diagnosis. | 1. Incorrect installation. 2. Fault in front belt buckle 3. Fault in rear belt buckle. | 1. Fit correctly 2. Replace the front buckle. Op. 7065A14 ANCHORAGE ROD FOR, (ONE), FRONT SEAT BELT LEFT OR RIGHT - R.R. 3. Replace the rear buckle. Op. 7065B14 ANCHORAGE ROD FOR (ONE) REAR SEAT BELT LEFT OR RIGHT - R.R. | |
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