Seat Belt Service Precautions

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Sunfire and 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: To help avoid personal injury from unrepaired crash damage to a restraint system, perform the seat belt check for each seat belt system. Replace the seat belt system if there is any doubt about the condition of system components.

Do not bleach or dye the seat belt webbing. Use only the following items in order to clean the seat belt webbing:
- A mild soap and water solution
- A soft brush or cloth
Keep sharp edges and damaging objects away from the seat belts. Do not bend or damage any part of the seat belt buckle or latch plate. Replace any seat belts that are cut or damaged in any manner.
Use only the correct seat belt anchor bolts. Tighten the correct seat belt anchor bolt/ screw to the correct torque value. Refer to FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS . Begin tightening the seat belt anchor bolts by hand in order to ensure that the bolt is threaded straight.
Some seat belts and retractors require service as a set with service replacement components only. Do not repair individual components that require service as a set.
Verify that the replacement part number is correct for the vehicle at that seating position. Do not substitute a seat belt from a different seating position.
Replace any seat belts that have a visible Caution label instructing replacement.
Some seat belts have an Energy Management Loop. An Energy Management Loop is an overlap of the seat belt webbing that is stitched together. If any separated stitching exists, replace the seat belt.