For 1990-2009 cars

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

1. From the driver's seat, turn the ignition switch ON and verify proper operation of the seat belt reminder lamp with the belt buckled and unbuckled. Refer to Seat Belt Component Description and Definitions .
2. Inspect the shoulder belt guide. Check that the guide swivels freely, the seat belt webbing is seated flat in the guide slot, and the webbing does not bind.
3. Check that the seat belt buckle faces inboard and is accessible.
4. Check that the seat belt retractor units are securely attached.
5. Check the seat belt anchor bolts to verify that they are secure.
6. Fully extend the seat belt webbing and check that there are no twists or tears in the webbing.
7. Allow the seat belt webbing to retract and check that the webbing returns freely and completely back into the retractor.
8. Snap the seat belt latch plate into the buckle.
9. Tug sharply on the seat belt latch plate and buckle. Verify that the belt remains locked.
10. Push the button on the buckle. The seat belt latch plate must release from the buckle easily and the button must return to its original position.

Repeat steps 2-10 for the front passenger seat.

1. Verify that the center belts are accessible.
2. Verify that the center belts have no twists or tears in the webbing.
3. Snap the seat belt latch plate into the buckle.
4. Tug sharply on the seat belt latch plate and buckle. Verify that the belt remains locked.
5. Push the button on the buckle. The seat belt latch plate must release from the buckle easily and the button must return to its original position.

Repeat steps 2-10 for the rear seat belts.

Repeat steps 1-5 for the rear center seat belts.