Lexus ES300 (1997 year). Manual - part 164

BO0BB–01

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BODY

REAR SEAT

BO–109

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INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page 

BO–106

).

BO0BC–04

H02901

Adjustable Anchor

Center Pillar Garnish

Front Pillar
Garnish

Roof Side Inner Garnish

Rear Seat
Side Garnish

Lower Center
Pillar Garnish

Package Tray Trim

Belt Hole Cover

Rear Seat
Center Belt

Belt Guide

Rear Seat
Outer Belt

Anchor Cover

Front Seat Outer Belt

Rear Seat 
Inner Belt

Rear Seat Inner
with Center Belt

Rear Seatback

Front Seat

Rear Seat Cushion

Front Seat
Inner Belt

: Specified torque

N·m (kgf·cm, ft·lbf)

Front Door Scuff
Inside Plate

Retractor Cover

42 (430, 31)

42 (430, 31)

7.5 (76, 66 in.·lbf)

42 (430, 31)

42 (430, 31)

18 (185, 13)

37 (375, 27)

42 (430, 31)

42 (430, 31)

42 (430, 31)

37 (375, 27)

Belt Hole
Cover

Rear Speaker Grille

37 (375, 27)

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SEAT BELT

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SEAT BELT

COMPONENTS

BO0BD–04

BO0632

BO0633

15

°

45

°

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BODY

SEAT BELT

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INSPECTION

CAUTION:
Replace the seat belt assembly (outer belt, inner belt, bolts,
nuts or sill–bar) if it has been used in a severe impact. The
entire assembly should be replaced even if damage is not
obvious.
1.

RUNNING TEST (IN SAFE AREA)

(a)

Fasten the front seat belts.

(b)

Drive the car at 10 mph (16 km/h) and slam on the brakes.
Check that the belt locks and cannot be extended at this
time.

HINT:
Conduct this test in a safe area. If the belt does not lock, remove
the belt mechanism assembly and conduct the following static
check. Also, whenever installing a new belt assembly, verify the
proper operation before installation.
2.

Driver’s seat belt (ELR):
STATIC TEST

(a)

Make sure that the belt locks when pulled out quickly.

(b)

Remove the locking retractor assembly.

(c)

Tilt the retractor slowly.

(d)

Make sure that the belt can be pulled out at a tilt of 15 de-
grees or less, and cannot be pulled out over 45 degrees
of tilt.

If a problem is found, replace the assembly.
3.

Except driver’s seat belt (ALR/ELR):
STATIC TEST

(a)

Make sure that the belt locks when pulled out quickly.

(b)

Remove the locking retractor assembly.

(c)

Pull out the whole belt and measure the length of the
whole belt.
Then retract the belt slightly and pull it out again

(d)

Make sure that the belt cannot be extended further.

If a problem is found, replace the assembly.

N10070

Full Belt Length Minus
200 mm (7.87 in.)

BO0633

15

°

45

°

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(e)

Retract the whole belt, then pull out the belt until 200 mm
(7.87 in.) of belt remains retracted.

(f)

Tilt the retractor slowly.

(g)

Make sure that the belt can be pulled out at a tilt of 15 de-
grees or less, and cannot be pulled out at over 45 degrees
of tilt.

If a problem is found, replace the assembly.