Tribute 2WD L4-2.5L (2009)
Repairs and Inspections Required After a Collision: Service and Repair
Safety Belt Procedure After A Collision
SAFETY BELT PROCEDURE AFTER A COLLISION
WARNING:All safety belt assemblies (including retractors, belt tension sensor [BTS], if equipped, buckles, shoulder belt height adjusters [if equipped],
child safety seat tether attachments and attaching hardware) should be inspected after every collision. All new belt assemblies should be installed unless a
qualified technician finds the assemblies show no damage and operate correctly. Belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected
and new assemblies installed if either damage or incorrect operation is noted. Failure to follow these instructions could increase the risk of serious
personal injury in collisions.The Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) feature of the safety belt retractor must be checked by a qualified technician to
verify that the ALR feature for a child seat is functioning properly, in addition to other checks for proper safety belt system function. A belt and retractor
assembly must be replaced if the safety belt assembly's "automatic locking retractor" feature or any other safety belt function is not operating properly
when inspected according to the functional inspection procedures in the service information. Failure to replace the belt and retractor assembly could
increase the risk of injury in collisions.
NOTE:Safety belt assemblies should be periodically inspected to make sure they have not become damaged and that they remain in correct operating
condition, particularly if they have been subjected to severe stress.Before installing the new safety belt assembly, the safety belt attaching areas must be
inspected for damage and distortion. If the attaching points are damaged and distorted, the sheet metal must be reworked back to its original shape and
structural integrity.
1. Install the new safety belt(s) using the appropriate instructions. Carry out the Functional Test.
