Pinpoint Tests

Pinpoint Test

PINPOINT TEST G1226428p1 : Diagnostic Guide For The Second And Third Row Safety Belts

G1226428t1 : Safety Belt

NOTE:
During normal conditions the (ALR) automatic locking retractor can operate giving the impression of a jammed safety belt this can be overcome by drawing 20mm of webbing from the belt reel with moderate force, the belt reel should then operate correctly. Check the operation, if the webbing moves freely then retracts correctly no further action required, do not replace safety belt.
1 Visually inspect the condition of the safety belt.
- Is the safety belt fully retracted?

->Yes
The safety belt is fully retracted, no slack in the webbing.
GO to Pinpoint Test G1226428t2.

->No
Not fully retracted, the webbing is slack.
GO to Pinpoint Test G1226428t3.

G1226428t2 : Required Force
1 Draw the webbing from the safety belt reel with moderate force then release the webbing. Carry out this operation twice.
- Does the webbing move freely then retract correctly?

->Yes
No further action required, do not replace safety belt.

->No
GO to Pinpoint Test G1226428t3.

G1226428t3 : Webbing Slack - Not Fully Retracted
1 Remove any trim panels to expose the D loop (anchor point) and safety belt reel. Check the webbing is not trapped or twisted.
- Does the webbing move freely then retract correctly?

->Yes
While refitting the trim panels, ensure there are no obstruction and the webbing does not catch or rub. Check the operation, if the webbing moves freely then retracts correctly no further action required, do not replace safety belt.

->No
GO to Pinpoint Test G1226428t4.

G1226428t4 : Trapped Or Twisted Safety Belt Webbing
1 If the webbing is twisted due to a fold passing through the anchor point (do not remove the safety belt reel) feed the twist back through the anchor point to remove. If the webbing is trapped, release and inspect for damage, if the webbing is damaged replace the safety belt.
- Does the webbing move freely then retract correctly?

->Yes
If the webbing moves freely then retracts correctly no further action required, do not replace safety belt. While refitting the trim panels, ensure there are no obstruction and the webbing does not catch or rub.

->No
GO to Pinpoint Test G1226428t5.

G1226428t5 : Safety Belt Webbing Guide Location

NOTE:
The safety belt reel has a guide installed that can cause the safety belt reel to operate poorly if incorrectly located.
1 Visually and manually inspect the safety belt reel webbing guide for location and installation.
- Is the safety belt reel webbing guide for location and installation correct and secure?

->Yes
GO to Pinpoint Test G1226428t6.

->No
Refit the safety belt reel webbing guide ensure the fixing lug is properly located in the retractor frame. When correct draw the full length of the webbing from the reel then allow the belt to retract, the webbing will now be central on the spindle. Check the operation, if the webbing moves freely then retracts correctly, no further action required, do not replace safety belt. While replacing the trim panels, ensure there are no obstruction and the webbing does not catch or rub.

G1226428t6 : Safety Belt Reel Location

NOTE:
Incorrect installation / location of the safety belt reel can affect operation.
1 Confirm that the safety belt reel is correctly installed, check for correct location of both anti rotational pins if present.
- Is the safety belt reel is correctly installed?

->Yes
Check the operation, if the webbing moves freely then retracts correctly, no further action required, do not replace safety belt. While replacing the trim panels, ensure there are no obstruction and the webbing does not catch or rub.

->No
Correctly install the safety belt reel ensuring correct location of both anti rotational pins if present. Check the operation, if the webbing moves freely then retracts correctly, no further action required, do not replace safety belt. While replacing the trim panels, ensure there are no obstruction and the webbing does not catch or rub.