Spectra L4-2.0L (2004)
Seat Belt: Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview
Front Seat Belt Inspection
INSPECTION
1. Inspect buckle assembly mounting to ensure that it is secure.
2. Inspect anchor assembly mounting to ensure that it is secure.
3. Remove center pillar lower trim.
4. Inspect retractor assembly mounting to ensure that it is secure.
5. Install center pillar lower trim.
6. Extend seat belt fully to ensure its motion is smooth and easy.
7. Retract safety belt fully to ensure its motion is smooth and easy.
8. Buckle safety belt. Pull firmly on each side of buckle to ensure that it is secure.
9. Press buckle release button to ensure that it releases correctly and returns to its original position. Do not disassemble either buckle or retractor
assemblies. They are not repairable.
10. Inspect safety belt reminder system with driver's safety belt retracted.
1. Turn ignition key to "ON" position.
2. Safety belt icon on warning and indicator panel will light up and a chime will be heard. (Lighted icon and chime indicate that driver's safety
belt is not buckled. Chime will not be heard after 5-6 seconds.)
3. Turn ignition key to "LOCK" position.
4. Safety belt icon and chime will extinguish.
5. Turn key to "ON" position. Just as before, safety belt icon will light up and chime will be heard.
6. Buckle driver's safety belt. Safety belt icon and chime will extinguish.
7. Turn key to "LOCK" position and remove key.
NOTE Exercise care to install belt so there are no twists in it. A twisted belt may be harmful to a passenger in a serious accident. A twisted
belt alters distribution of force resulting from sudden deceleration.
Rear Seat Belt Inspection
INSPECTION
1. Remove seat cushion.
2. Inspect buckle assembly mounting to ensure that it is secure.
3. Inspect anchor assembly mounting to ensure that it is secure.
4. Remove rear pillar trim.
5. Remove package tray.
6. Inspect retractor assembly mounting to ensure that it is secure.
7. Install package tray.
8. Install rear pillar trim.
9. Extend seat belt fully to ensure its motion is smooth and easy.
10. Retract safety belt fully to ensure its motion is smooth and easy.
11. Buckle safety belt. Pull firmly on each side of buckle to ensure that it is secure.
12. Press buckle release button to ensure that it releases correctly and returns to its original position. Do not disassemble either buckle or retractor
assemblies. They are not repairable.
NOTE Exercise care to install belt so there are no twists in it. A twisted belt may be harmful to a passenger in a serious accident. A twisted belt
alters distribution of force resulting from sudden deceleration.
