Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview

1. Sit in the drivers seat.
2. Turn the ignition switch ON and verify proper operation of the seat belt reminder lamp with the belt buckled and unbuckled.

Inspect the shoulder belt guide. Check that the guide swivels freely, that the seat belt webbing is seated flat in the guide slot, and that 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 the bolts 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 the buckle. Check that the buckle 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.
11. Fully extend the seat belt lap webbing. Allow the webbing to partially rewind, tug sharply on the lap webbing, check that the lap webbing will not extend.
12. Repeat steps 2 to 11 for the front passenger seat.