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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPONTIAC2006G6 GTP, 2D COUPE, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1207 (SEAT BELT SYSTEM)DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURESOPERATIONAL AND FUNCTIONAL CHECKSNOTES
2006 Pontiac G6 GTP, 2D Coupe, Standard
Operational and Functional Checks: Notes
2006 Pontiac G6 GTP, 2D Coupe, StandardSECTION Notes
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IMPORTANT:
If the vehicle has been in a collision, refer to Repairs and Inspections Required After a Collision for additional information.
Perform the following inspection from the driver seat:
- Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. Verify proper operation of the seat belt reminder lamp with the belt buckled and with the belt unbuckled.
- Inspect the shoulder belt guide in order to ensure that the following conditions are met:
- The shoulder belt guide swivels freely.
- The seat belt webbing is seated flatly in the guide slot.
- The seat belt webbing does not bind.
- Verify that the seat belt buckle faces inboard and is accessible.
- Verify that the seat belt retractor units are securely attached.
- Verify that the seat belt anchor bolts are secure.
- Fully extend the seat belt webbing. Verify that the seat belt webbing does not have any twists or tears.
- Allow the seat belt webbing to retract. Verify that the seat belt webbing returns freely and completely back into the retractor. If the seat belt webbing will not retract, refer to Seat Belt Does Not Retract .
- Snap the seat belt latch plate into the buckle.
- Sharply tug on the seat belt latch plate and the buckle. Verify that the seat belt latch plate and the buckle remain locked when tugged.
- Push the button on the buckle:
- Verify that the seat belt latch plate releases easily from the buckle.
- Verify that the button returns to its original position.
Repeat the inspection procedure, steps 2-10, from the front passenger seat.
Perform the following steps in order to inspect the center seat belts:
- Verify that the center seat belts are accessible.
- Verify that the center seat belts have no twists or tears in the webbing.
- Snap the center seat belt latch plate into the buckle.
- Sharply tug on the seat belt latch plate and the buckle. Verify that the seat belt latch plate and the buckle remain locked when tugged.
- Push the button on the buckle:
- Verify that the seat belt latch plate releases easily from the buckle.
- Verify that the button returns to the original position.
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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.