For 1990-2009 cars

### Seat Belt Check

Perform the following inspection from the driver seat:

1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. Verify proper operation of the seat belt reminder lamp with the belt buckled and with the belt unbuckled.

Refer to Front Seat System in Seat Belt System Operation .

2. Inspect the shoulder belt guide in order to ensure that the following conditions are met:

• | The shoulder belt guide swivels freely

• | The seat belt webbing is seated flatly in the guide slot

• | The webbing does not bind

3. Verify that the seat belt buckle faces inboard and is accessible.
4. Verify that the seat belt retractor units are securely attached.
5. Verify that the seat belt anchor bolts are secure.
6. Fully extend the seat belt webbing. Verify that the seat belt webbing does not have any twists or tears.
7. Allow the seat belt webbing to retract. Verify that the webbing returns freely and completely back into the retractor.
8. Snap the seat belt latch plate into the buckle.
9. Sharply tug on the seat belt latch plate and the buckle. Verify that the seat belt latch plate and the buckle remain locked when tugged.
10. Push the button on the buckle.

Verify that the seat belt latch plate releases easily from the buckle.

Verify that the button returns to its original position.

Repeat the inspection procedure (steps 2 through 10) from the front passenger seat.

Repeat the inspection procedure (steps 2 through 10) from the rear seats.

Refer to Seats in Body and Accessories for information on removal of the seats and the seat cushions.