Seat Belt: Service and Repair

NOTE: The content of this article/image reflects the changes identified in TSB BO017-07.

Introduction
A new service part for the seat belt tongue plate stopper has been introduced. Installation procedures are provided to supplement the Repair Procedures.

Installation Procedure
1. Preparation





A. Shift the tongue plate to the upper portion of the tongue plate stopper, and temporarily hold it with a clip or tape.

B. Remove any pieces of the original tongue plate stopper in the webbing, with a pair of pliers.

CAUTION: Damaged or weakened seat belts may break in an accident and injure the occupant. The seat belt assembly MUST be replaced if:

- The webbing is cut, frayed, worn, or damaged.

- It has been used in a severe impact.

Inspect the entire length of webbing for damage and replace the assembly if needed. Be careful NOT to damage the webbing during repair.

2. Install the NEW tongue plate stopper





A. Install a NEW tongue plate stopper in the hole of the webbing.

NOTE: Be sure to install the stopper in the correct direction as shown in the illustration.





B. Pinch the tongue plate stopper into the webbing using an adjustable wrench, and turn and push the adjustment screw by hand.





HINT: Press the adjustment screw in order to position the male and female parts of the tongue plate stopper parallel to each other as shown in illustration.

CAUTION: DO NOT use pliers. They may damage the webbing.









C. When the adjustment screw for the adjustable wrench cannot be turned by hand, tighten the adjustment screw using a pair of adjustable joint pliers until the space between jaws of the adjustable wrench is 4.5 - 5.0 mm. (0.18 in. - 0.20 in. [See illustrations.])





D. Check to be sure that the male pin of the tongue plate stopper has become deformed evenly in the hole of the female part and is firmly held to the belt webbing.