Seat Belt, Buckles, Retractors, Anchors And Adjusters: Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
For details, refer to Inspection .
- Check anchors for loose mounting
- Check belts for damage
- Check retractor for smooth operation
- Check function of buckles and tongues when buckled and released
CAUTION:
- After any collision, inspect all seat belt assemblies, including retractors and other attached hardwares (i.e., anchor bolt, guide rail set). Nissan recommends replacing all seat belt assemblies in use during a collision, unless not damaged and properly operating after minor collision.
Also inspect seat belt assemblies not in use during a collision, and replace if damaged or improperly operating.
Seat belt pre-tensioner should be replaced even if the seat belts are not in use during a frontal collision where the driver and passenger air bags are deployed.
- If any component of seat belt assembly is questionable, do not repair, replace the entire seat belt assembly.
- If webbing is cut, frayed, or damaged, replace seat belt assembly.
- Do not oil tongue and buckle.
- Use a genuine NISSAN seat belt assembly.