Subaru Forester 2004 - Page 239

SB-13
SEAT BELT SYSTEM
Rear Seat Belt
9) Disconnect the harness and connector, and then
remove the outer belt center assembly.
3. INNER BELT
1) Remove the rear cushion.
2) Remove the bolt, and then detach the inner belt.
B: INSTALLATION
1. OUTER BELT SIDE
Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
• During installation, make sure that the seat
belts are not twisted.
• After installation, make sure that the seat
belts can be smoothly extended and wound.
Tightening torque:
<Ref. to SB-3, REAR SEAT BELT, COMPO-
NENT, General Description.>
2. OUTER BELT CENTER
Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
• During installation, make sure that the seat
belts are not twisted.
• After installation, make sure that the seat
belts are smoothly extended and wound.
Tightening torque:
<Ref. to SB-3, REAR SEAT BELT, COMPO-
NENT, General Description.>
3. INNER BELT
Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
During installation, make sure that the seat
belts are not twisted.
Tightening torque:
<Ref. to SB-3, REAR SEAT BELT, COMPO-
NENT, General Description.>
C: INSPECTION
1. OUTER BELT SIDE
Check for the following, and replace with new parts
if necessary.
• Seat belt is slackened, bent, or frayed. Seat belt
is abnormally wound or extended.
2. OUTER BELT CENTER
Check for the following, and replace with new parts
if necessary.
• Seat belt is slackened, bent, or frayed. Seat belt
is abnormally wound or extended.
3. INNER BELT
Check for the following, and replace with new parts
if necessary.
• Inner belt is deformed or damaged.
• Seat belt buckle is engaged improperly.
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