Seat Belt Service Precautions

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2003 GMC Envoy XL, 2003 GMC Envoy, and 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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 otherwise damaged in any manner.
Use only the correct seat belt anchor fasteners.
Begin tightening the seat belt anchor fasteners by hand in order to ensure that the bolt is threaded straight. Tighten the correct seat belt anchor nut to the correct torque value. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .
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.