Front Seat Belt Inspection: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Suzuki Kizashi. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Reference: FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

WARNING:

Be sure to read Precautions on Service and Diagnosis of Seat Belt , before starting to work and observe every precaution during work. Neglecting them may result in personal injury or inactivation of the seat belt pretensioner when necessary.
Never measure resistance of pretensioner or disassemble it. Otherwise, personal injury may result.

Fig 1: Caution For Measuring Resistance Of Pretensioner
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
When placing a live seat belt pretensioner on a workbench or other surface, do not lay it with its exhaust hole side (1) facing down. Never place anything above the exhaust hole nor stack seat belt pretensioners.
Otherwise, personal injury may result.

Fig 2: Placing Seat Belt Pretensioner On Workbench
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.

CAUTION:

Never attempt to disassemble the seat belt pretensioner (retractor). If any abnormality is found, replace it with new one as an assembly.
Handle seat belt pretensioner so as not to drop it or give impact carefully. If it was dropped, replace with a new one even if there is no abnormal appearance. Also replace with a new one if any abnormality is found.

Seat belts and attaching parts can affect the vital components and systems of vehicle.

Therefore, they should be inspected carefully and replaced with genuine parts only.