Seat Belt Inspection: ELR
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mazda Protege5 and 2003 Mazda Protege. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Verify that the belt can be pulled out smoothly, and that it moves smoothly when wound.
- If not as specified, replace the seat belt.
- Verify that the retractor locks when the belt is pulled quickly.
- If not as specified, replace the seat belt.
- Remove the retractor. (See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (See REAR SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (See REAR CENTER SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) 4. Hold the retractor as it would be installed.
- Slowly incline the retractor while pulling out the belt.
- Verify that the retractor locks at approximately 30°
inclination.
- If not as specified, replace the seat belt.