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Front Seat Belts Inspection

Front Safety Belts

1. Inspect buckle assembly mounting to ensure that it is secure.
2. Inspect anchor assembly mounting to ensure that it is secure.
3. Remove B-pillar lower trim. Refer to "Trim".
4. Inspect retractor assembly mounting to ensure that it is secure.
5. Install B-pillar lower trim.
6. Extend safety belt fully to ensure its motion is smooth and easy.
7. Retract safety belt fully to ensure its motion is smooth and easy.
8. Buckle safety belt. Pull firmly on each side of buckle to ensure that it is secure.
9. Press buckle release button to ensure that it releases correctly and returns to its original position. Do not disassemble either buckle or retractor assemblies. They are not repairable.
10. Inspect safety belt reminder system with driver's safety belt retracted. Turn ignition key to "ON" position. Safety belt icon on warning and indicator panel will light up and a chime will be heard. Lighted icon and chime indicate that driver's safety belt is not buckled. Chime will not be heard after 5 - 6 seconds. Turn ignition key to "LOCK" position. Safety belt icon and chime will extinguish. Turn key to "ON" position. Just as before, safety belt icon will light up and chime will be heard. Buckle driver's safety belt. Safety belt icon and chime will extinguish. Turn key to "LOCK" position and remove key.