Inspection and Verification
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- Verify the customer's concern by operating the active restraint system to duplicate the condition.
- Inspect to determine if any of the following mechanical or electrical concerns apply:VISUAL INSPECTION CHART
Mechanical Electrical - Cut, frayed or incorrectly routed safety belt webbing
- Safety belt buckle and tongue assembly
- Safety belt retractor
- Bare, broken or disconnected wire
- Connector not tightly engaged
- Safety belt warning indicator burned out or broken
- If the inspection reveals an obvious concern(s) that can be readily identified, service as required. With the exception of removing a twist from the safety belt webbing, do not attempt to repair a component of the safety belt system; new components must be installed.
- If the concern remains after the inspection, determine the symptom. Go to Symptom Chart .
- To check the active restraint system for correct operation, carry out the appropriate Functional Test(s).