Component Tests and General Diagnostics

TENSION REDUCER SOLENOID INSPECTION





1. INSPECT SOLENOID OPERATION
a. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal land negative (-) lead to terminal 2.
b. Pull the belt upward and check that the belt is slowly retracted when released.
c. Disconnect the lead from the battery.
d. Pull the belt upward and check that the belt is retracted more quickly when released than in (b).

HINT: Do not tilt the retractor.

If the operation is not as specified, replace the front seat outer belt assembly.








2. INSPECT SOLENOID OPERATION
Disconnect the tension reducer solenoid connector and inspect the connector on wire harness side, as shown.
If circuit is as specified. replace the front seat outer belt assembly.
If circuit is not as specified, inspect the circuits connected to other parts.

CAUTION: When replacing the front seat outer belt, properly dispose of the removed parts.