Seat Belt Service Precautions

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IMPORTANT: If the vehicle has been in a collision, refer to Repairs and Inspections Required After a Collision for additional information.

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 the latch plate. Replace any seat belts that are cut or damaged in any manner.
Use only the correct seat belt anchor nuts/bolts. Tighten the correct seat belt anchor nut/bolt/screw 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 must 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.