Seat Belt Latch, Function Test
WARNING:
The seat belt system must be inspected systematically after every accident. If damage is determined at any inspection point, the customer must be informed that it is necessary to replace the seat belt.
Checking the seat belt latch:
-- Insert the belt tongue into the seat belt latch until it clicks into place. Check whether the locking mechanism is properly engaged by giving the seat belt webbing a firm jerk.
- Replace the seat belt complete with seat belt latch if belt tongue fails even only once to engage properly in seat belt latch during at least 5 tests.
Check the release mechanism:
-- Press the seat belt latch to release the seat belt.
-- With the seat belt relaxed, the lock tongue must spring out of seat belt latch without assistance.
- Perform the test at least five times. Replace the entire seat belt with the seat belt latch if the belt tongue fails to spring out even once.
WARNING:
Under no circumstances may grease be used to eliminate noise or stiffness at seat belt latch buttons.