H3 V8-5.3L (2008)
Perform the following steps in order to inspect the center seat belts:
1. Verify that the center seat belts are accessible.
2. Verify that the center seat belts have no twists or tears in the webbing.
3. Snap the center seat belt latch plate into the buckle.
4. Sharply tug on the seat belt latch plate and the buckle. Verify that the seat belt latch plate and the buckle remain locked when tugged.
5. Push the button on the buckle:
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Verify that the seat belt latch plate releases easily from the buckle.
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Verify that the button returns to its original position.
Repeat the inspection procedure, steps 2-10, from the rear seats.
Repeat the center seat belt inspection procedure, steps 1-5, from the rear seat.
Emergency Locking Retractors
Caution: Perform this test in an area clear of other vehicles or obstructions. Do not conduct this test on the open road. A large, empty parking lot is
suitable. Failure to observe this precaution may result in damage to the vehicle and possible personal injury.
1. Fasten the seat belts, an assistant is needed when the retractor under test is not part of the driver seat belt.
2. Accelerate the vehicle slowly to 16 km/h (10 mph) and apply the brakes firmly.
3. Verify that the seat belt locks when braking firmly.
4. If the belt does not lock, proceed with the following steps:
1. Remove the seat belt retractor assembly.
2. Tilt the seat belt retractor slowly.
3. Ensure that the seat belt webbing can be pulled from the retractor at an inclination of 15 degrees or less and cannot be pulled from the retractor
at an inclination of 60 degrees or more.
4. If the seat belt retractor does not operate as described, replace the retractor assembly. Refer to the following procedures:
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Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioner Replacement - Front (See: Seat Belt Systems/Seat Belt Tensioner/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement)
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Rear Seat Belt Retractor Replacement (See: Seat Belt Systems/Seat Belt Retractor/Service and Repair)
