Eurovan L5-2369cc 2.4L DSL SOHC (AAB) Can (1993)
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Burnt spots from cigarettes, etc.
Seat belt retractor inspection
Automatic retractors are dual sensing and will lock up in two modes:
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Retractor will lock up as belt is being withdrawn if inertia increases dramatically
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While pulling webbing from retractor, give belt a fast jerk.
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No locking action - replace complete seat belt assembly with buckle
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Seat belt retractor malfunction: check for change in retractor position
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Put seat belt on.
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Accelerate vehicle to 20 km/h (approx. 12 mph) and quickly apply footbrake.
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If retractor does not lock up under these conditions, replace seat belt assembly
CAUTION: For safety reasons, drive vehicle in open area away from other vehicles when performing driving test
Buckle, visual inspection
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Check buckle for cracks and chipping.
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If damaged, replace complete seat belt assembly
Buckle, function test
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Insert seat belt tongue in buckle until audible click is heard. Pull back on webbing quickly to assure buckle is latched properly.
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If after at least 5 tests belt tongue did not engage in buckle even once, replace complete seat belt assembly with buckle
Unlocking, checking:
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Depress button on buckle to release belt.
If belt webbing is under tension, the lock tongue must spring out by itself.
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Perform test at least 5 times. If lock tongue fails to spring out once, replace complete seat belt assembly with buckle
CAUTION: Do not lubricate belt buckles to eliminate noise or difficulty in operating buttons.
D-rings and lock tongue, checking
Check for scoring. If belt was worn during accident, plastic covered D-rings will show fine parallel grooves indicating stress. D-rings worn from normal
usage will be smooth.
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Check plastic for deformation, chipping and cracking.
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If there is scoring and/or damage, replace complete seat belt assembly with buckle.
Mounting parts and mounting points, checking
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Lock strap deformed (stretched)
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Height adjustment mechanism does not work
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Mounting points (seat, column, vehicle floor) warped or threads damaged
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If damage is found on parts, replace complete seat belt assembly with belt buckle.
NOTE: If there is damage that did not occur as a result of an accident, e.g. wear, replace only damaged parts.