Lexus ES300 (1997 year). Manual - part 232

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)

BO–110

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BODY

SEAT BELT

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SEAT BELT

COMPONENTS

BO0BD–04

BO0632

BO0633

15

°

45

°

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BODY

SEAT BELT

BO–111

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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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BODY

SEAT BELT

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1997 LEXUS ES300   (RM511U)

(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.

BO3EM–01

H13536

Safety
Lock
Button

H13537

Safety Lock

Release Lever

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BODY

SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER

BO–113

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1997 LEXUS ES300   (RM511U)

SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER

REMOVAL

CAUTION:
When removing the seat belt pretensioner, always place it
on a flat, stable surface.
NOTICE:

If the seat belt pretensioner has been dropped or
damaged, replace it with a new one.

Never install a seat belt pretensioner which has been
used in another vehicle. When replacing a seat belt
pretensioner, always install a new one.

1.

REMOVE THESE PARTS:

(a)

Front door scuff inside plate

(b)

Roof side inner garnish

(c)

Rear seat side garnish

(d)

Power center pillar garnish

2.

REMOVE FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT

(a)

Look the sensor by pushing in the safety lock button with
a screwdriver.

(b)

Turn the safety lock release lever as shown in the illustra-
tion.

(c)

Remove the 4 bolts and front seat outer belt.