Seat Belt Systems: Service Precautions

Precautions on Service and Diagnosis of Seat Belt

WARNING: If replacing seat belt is necessary, replace buckle and seat belt together as a set. This is for the reason of ensuring locking of tongue plate with buckle. If these parts are replaced individually, such a locking condition may become unreliable. For this reason, SUZUKI will supply only the spare buckle and seat belt assembly in a set part.

Before servicing or replacing seat belts, refer to the following precautionary items.
^ Seat belts should be normal relative to strap retractor and buckle portions.
^ Keep sharp edges and damaging objects away from belts.
^ Avoid bending or damaging any portion of belt buckle or latch plate.
^ Do not bleach or dye belt webbing. (Use only mild soap and lukewarm water to clean it.)
^ When installing a seat belt anchor bolt, it should be tightened by hand at first to prevent cross-threading and then to specified torque.
^ Do not attempt any repairs on retractor mechanisms or retractor covers. Replace defective assemblies with new replacement parts.
^ Keep belts dry and clean at all times.
^ If there exist any parts in question, replace such parts.
^ Replace belts whose webbing is cut or otherwise damaged.
^ Do not put anything into trim panel opening which seat belt webbing passes through.