Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Seat Belts
An inertia reel, three point seat belt is installed at each seat position (front and rear). The front seat inertia reels incorporate a liftshaft locking system with webbing sensor and car sensor activating mechanisms. The webbing sensor activates the locking system if the webbing is subjected to a sharp pull. The car sensor activates the locking system if the vehicle is subjected to sudden deceleration or a severe tilt angle.
The inertia reel of each front seat belt is attached to the body B post, behind the rear quarter trim casing. A locating peg on the top front of the pre-tensioner unit mates with the B post to prevent rotation, and a bolt at the base of the unit secures the pre-tensioner to the body. The seat belt webbing runs from the inertia reel, up to a height adjuster on the B post to an anchor rail just above floor level. The height adjuster unit is attached to the upper B post by two Torx screws and the webbing runs through a 'D-loop', which is attached to the adjuster by a Torx bolt. The seat belt fixing point of the mechanism slides up and down the adjuster to provide the required seat belt setting. The webbing then passes through an aperture in the B post upper trim and the long end is attached to an anchor rail which is secured to the floor panel cross member at the base of the B post.
The buckle assembly for each seat belt is attached to the inboard side of each seat frame and incorporates a flexible stalk and pre-tensioner.
Seat belt warning switches are fitted into both front seat belt buckles. Both the driver and passenger buckle switches have three-wire switches, all of which are connected to the MRS control unit.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.