| • | Do not bleach or dye the seat belt webbing. Use only the following
items in order to clean the seat belt webbing: |
| • | A mild solution of soap and water |
| • | A soft brush or a soft cloth |
| • | Keep sharp edges and damaging objects away from the seat belts.
Do not bend or damage any part of the seat belt buckle or of the latch plate.
Replace any seat belts that are cut or damaged in any manner. |
| • | Use only the correct seat belt anchor bolts. Tighten the seat
belt anchor bolt to the correct torque value. Refer to
Fastener Tightening Specifications
. Begin tightening
the seat belt anchor bolts by hand in order to ensure that the bolt is threaded
in straight. |
| • | Some seat belts and some retractors require service as a set with
service replacement components only. Do not repair individual components that
require service as a set. |
| • | Verify that the replacement part number is correct for the vehicle
at that seating position. Do not substitute a seat belt from a different seating
position. |
| • | If any seat belt has a Caution label instructing replacement,
replace the seat belt. |
| • | Some seat belts have an Energy Management Loop. An Energy Management
Loop is an overlap of the seat belt webbing that is stitched together. If
any of the stitching has loosened, replace the seat belt. |
