Belt latch, Function check

Checking latch mechanism:

• Push locking tongue into belt latch until it engages audibly. Check whether locking mechanism is properly engaged by giving belt firm pull.
  • If belt tongue fails even once to engage properly in belt latch during at least 5 tests, replace seat belt complete with belt latch.

Checking release mechanism:

• Release seat belt by pressing button on belt latch with finger pressure.

  When belt is slack, locking tongue must spring out of belt latch on its own.

  • Perform test at least 5 times. If belt tongue fails even once to spring out of latch, replace seat belt complete with belt latch.
    CAUTION: Under no circumstances may lubricant be used to eliminate noise or stiffness at belt latch buttons.