Infiniti I30 (A33). Manual - part 563

Seat Belt Inspection

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AFTER A COLLISION

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WARNING:

Inspect all seat belt assemblies including retractors and attaching hardware after any collision.
NISSAN recommends that all seat belt assemblies in use during a collision be replaced unless the
collision was minor and the belts show no damage and continue to operate properly. Failure to do so
could result in serious personal injury in an accident. Seat belt assemblies not in use during a colli-
sion should also be replaced if either damage or improper operation is noted. Seat belt pre-tensioner
should be replaced even if the seat belts are not in use during a frontal collision in which the air bags
are deployed.
Replace any seat belt assembly (including anchor bolts) if:

The seat belt was in use at the time of a collision (except for minor collisions and the belts, retractors and
buckles show no damage and continue to operate properly).

The seat belt was damaged in an accident. (i.e. torn webbing, bent retractor or guide, etc.)

The seat belt attaching point was damaged in an accident. Inspect the seat belt attaching area for dam-
age or distortion and repair as necessary before installing a new seat belt assembly.

Anchor bolts are deformed or worn out.

The seat belt pre-tensioner should be replaced even if the seat belts are not in use during the collision in
which the air bags are deployed.

PRELIMINARY CHECKS

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1. Check the air bag warning lamp/chime for proper operation as follows:
a. Switch ignition ON. The air bag warning lamp should illuminate. Also, the air bag warning chime should

sound for about seven seconds.

b. Fasten driver’s seat belt. The seat belt warning lamp should go out and the chime (if sounding) should

stop.

If the air bag warning lamp is blinking, conduct self-diagnosis using CONSULT-II, and air bag warning lamp.
Refer to “SRS Operation Check”, RS-44.

2. Check that the seat belt retractor, seat belt anchor and buckle bolts are securely attached.
3. Check the shoulder seat belt guide and shoulder belt height adjuster for front seats. Ensure guide swiv-

els freely and that belt lays flat and does not bind in guide. Ensure height adjuster operates properly and
holds securely.

4. Check retractor operation:
a. Fully extend the seat belt webbing and check for twists, tears or other damage.
b. Allow the seat belt to retract. Ensure that belt returns smoothly and completely into the retractor. If the seat

belt does not returns smoothly, wipe the inside of the loops with a clean paper cloth etc. because dirt built
up in the loops of the upper anchors can cause the seat belts to retractor slowly.

Fasten the seat belt. Pull firmly on belt and buckle to ensure belt remains latched. Unfasten seat belt.
Ensure belt releases freely and buckle button returns to original position.

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5. Repeat steps above as necessary to check the other seat belts.

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SEAT BELTS

Seat Belt Inspection

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SEAT BELT RETRACTOR ON-VEHICLE CHECK

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Emergency Locking Retractors (ELR) and Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR)

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NOTE:
All seat belt retractors are of the Emergency Locking Retractors (ELR) type. In an emergency (sudden stop)
the retractor will lock and prevent the belt from extending any further. All 3-point type seat belt retractors except
the driver’s seat belt also have an Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) mode. The ALR mode (also called child
restraint mode) is used when installing child seats. The ALR mode is activated when the seat belt is fully
extended. When the belt is then retracted partially, the ALR mode automatically locks the seat belt in a spe-
cific position so the belt cannot be extended any further. To cancel the ALR mode, allow the seat belt to fully
wind back into the retractor.
Check the seat belt retractors using the following test(s) to determine if a retractor assembly is operating
properly.

ELR Function Stationary Check

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Grasp the shoulder belt and pull forward quickly. The retractor should lock and prevent the belt from extend-
ing further.

ALR Function Stationary Check

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1. Pull out entire length of seat belt from retractor until a click is heard.
2. Retract the belt partially. A clicking noise should be heard as the belt retracts indicating that the retractor

is in the Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) mode.

3. Grasp the seat belt and try to pull out the retractor. The belt must lock and not extend any further. If NG,

replace the retractor assembly.

4. Allow the entire length of the belt to retract to cancel the automatic locking mode.

ELR Function Moving Check

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WARNING:

Perform the following test in a safe, open area clear of other vehicles and obstructions (for example,
a large, empty parking lot). Road surface must be paved and dry. DO NOT perform the following test
on wet or gravel roads or on public streets and highways. This could result in an accident and seri-
ous personal injury. The driver and passenger must be prepared to brace themselves in the event the
retractor does not lock.
1. Fasten driver’s seat belt. Buckle a passenger into the seat for the belt that is to be tested.
2. Proceed to the designated safe area.
3. Drive the vehicle at approximately 16 km/h (10 MPH). Notify any passengers of a pending sudden stop

and the driver and passenger must be prepared to brace themselves in the event the retractor does not
lock, apply brakes firmly and make a very hard stop.

During stop, seat belts should lock and not be extended. If the seat belt retractor assembly does not lock,
perform the retractor off-vehicle check.

SEAT BELT RETRACTOR OFF-VEHICLE CHECK

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1. Remove the seat belt retractor assembly.
2. Slowly pull out belt while tilting the retractor assembly forward from the mounted position without twisting

the retractor assembly as shown in the illustration.

15 degrees or less tilt: Belt can be pulled out.
35 degrees or more tilt: Belt locks and cannot be pulled out.

SEAT BELTS

Seat Belt Inspection (Cont’d)

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If NG, replace the retractor assembly.

IDX

SEAT BELTS

Seat Belt Inspection (Cont’d)

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Tether Anchor Plate

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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CAUTION:

Replace anchor bolts if they are deformed or worn out.

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1. Remove tether anchor plate cover. Refer to BT-32, “SIDE AND FLOOR TRIM” for details.
2. Remove tether anchor plate.
NOTE:

To install, reverse the removal procedure sequence.

SEAT BELTS

Tether Anchor Plate

RS-12

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