The seat belt does not attach to the buckle
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Grande Punto Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2005–2012
- Section
- Seats › The 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
On the rear seat belts, the central seat belt tongue can only be attached to the corresponding central buckle. Attachment cannot take place if the two parts do not correspond.
| Results of the tests | ||||
| 1 | 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 | |
| 2 | CHECK REELS/PRETENSIONERS | 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 3. Deformation in central 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. 3. Replace the central rear buckle Op. 7065B24 CENTRE REAR SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE MECHANISM LINK - R.R. | |
| 3 | CHECK BUCKLE INSTALLATION | 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 4. Fault in central rear belt buckle | 1. Fit correctly Op. 7065A14 ANCHORAGE ROD FOR, (ONE), FRONT SEAT BELT LEFT OR RIGHT - R.R. 2. Replace the front buckle Op. 7065B14 ANCHORAGE ROD FOR (ONE) REAR SEAT BELT LEFT OR RIGHT - R.R. 3. Replace the rear buckle 4. Replace the central rear buckle Op. 7065B24 CENTRE REAR SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE MECHANISM LINK - R.R. | |
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