PART 5: SEAT AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
PB1319 (CAT. NO. 5296 ) —56— 22-01691 (R02/02)
1. Check the web wear in the system. The webbing must be closely
examined to determine if it is coming into contact with any sharp or
rough surfaces on the seat or other parts of the cab interior.
These areas are typical places where the web will experience cut-
ting or abrasion. Cuts, fraying, or excessive wear would indicate
the need for replacement of the seat belt system.
2. The D-loop web guide is the area where almost constant move-
ment of the seat belt webbing occurs because of relative move-
ment between the seat and the cab.
3. Check the Komfort Latch™ for cracks or possible damage and that
it works properly.
4. Check the buckle and latch for proper operation and to determine
if the latch plate is worn, deformed, or damaged.
5. Inspect the retractor web storage device, that is mounted on the
floor or B-pillar of the vehicle for damage. The retractor is the
heart of the occupant restraint system and can often be damaged
if abused, even unintentionally. Check retractor web storage
device operation to ensure that it is not locked up and that it spools
out and retracts webbing properly.
6. If adjustable tethers are being used, be sure they are adjusted in
accordance with installation instructions. Tethers must also be
inspected for web wear, just as with the seat belt systems.
7. Mounting hardware should be evaluated for corrosion, and for
tightness of bolts and nuts.
8. Check web in areas exposed to ultraviolet rays from the sun. If the
color of the web in these areas is gray to light brown, the physical
strength of this web may have deteriorated due to exposure to the
sun’s ultraviolet rays; replace the system.
If the inspection indicates that any part of the seat belt system
requires replacement, the entire system must be replaced, both
retractor and buckle side. An installation guide is attached to every
replacement belt. This set of instructions is entitled “
THREE-POINT
SEAT BELT INSTALLATION GUIDE.”
There are separate seat belt
instruction guides for suspension and fixed bench seats. Utilize the
WARNING! Failure to adjust tether belts properly can
cause excessive movement of the seat in an accident. This
could lead to greater injuries for you. Tether belts should
be adjusted so that they are taut when the seat is in its
most upward and forward position.
WARNING! Replace the entire belt system (retractor and
buckle side) if replacement of any one part is necessary.
Unexposed damage to one or more components could pre-
vent the system from functioning properly the next time it
is needed, which could result in severe injury or even
death.
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