XL-7 Limited 4WD V6-2.7L (2002)
Repairs and Inspections Required After a Collision: Service and Repair
Seat Belt System
Repairs and Inspections Required After A Collision
WARNING: Never measure resistance of pretensioner or disassemble it. Otherwise, personal injury may result.
CAUTION: If seat belt pretensioner (retractor assembly) was dropped from a height of 30 cm (1 ft) or more, it should be replaced.
Seat belts and attaching parts can affect the vital components and systems of a vehicle. Therefore, they should be inspected carefully and replaced with
genuine parts only.
Front Seat Belt with Pretensioner Construction
Seat belts with ALR
As to seat belts with ALR (other than driver side seat belt), check them as follows in addition to the check.
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With vehicle at stop, pull seat belt all the way out, let it retract a little and try to pull it. It should not be pulled out, that is, it should be locked
where retracted.
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Let seat belt retract to its original state. Next, pull it half way out, let it retract a little and try to pull it again. It should be pulled out smoothly, that
is it should not be locked at this time.
Seat Belt
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The seat belt webbing or strap should be free from damage.
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Fully extend the seat belt to make sure there are no twists or tears in it.
Retractor Assembly
1. Let the seat belt retract fully to confirm its easy retraction.
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The retractor assembly should lock webbing when pulled quickly.
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The retractor assembly should lock webbing even when tilted (approx. 150) toward the fore and aft or right and left directions.
2. Check retractor assembly with seat belt pretensioner appearance visually for the following symptoms and if any one
of them is applicable, replace it with a new one as an assembly.
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Pretensioner has activated.
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There is a crack in seat belt pretensioner (retractor assembly).
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Wire harness or connector is damage.
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Seat belt pretensioner (retractor assembly) is damaged or a strong impact (e.g., dropping) was applied to it.
Anchor Bolt
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Inspect all seat belt anchor bolts to verify that they are secure.
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All anchor bolts should be secure and torqued to specification.
Belt Latch
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Belt latch should be secure when latched.
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Inspect the seat belt buckle, ensuring that it locks and unlocks easily.
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After buckling the seat belt, tug sharply on the belt, checking that the buckle remains locked.
Seat Belt Switch
Check driver side seat belt strap switch for continuity by using ohmmeter.
