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.
Vehicle Set Up
Driver seated in vehicle, shoulder belts connected, both slider (mice) at "A" pillar, ignition key out of ignition, doors closed.
- Buckle driver's lap belt. Turn ignition to RUN position. Both belts should go to "B" pillar.
- Open driver's door. Driver's belt should go to "A" pillar.
- Close driver's door. Driver's belt should go to "B" pillar.
- Open passenger's door. Passenger's belt should go to "A" pillar.
- Close passenger's door. Passenger's belt should go to "B" pillar.
- Turn ignition Off. Do not remove key. Driver's belt stays at "B" pillar and passenger's belt stays at "B" pillar.
- Remove ignition key. Driver's belt goes to "A" pillar and passenger's belt stays at "B" pillar.
- Open and close driver's door. Driver's belt stays at "A" pillar and passenger's belt stays at "B" pillar.
- Open passenger's door. Passenger's belt should go to "A" pillar and driver's belt stays at "A" pillar.
- Close passenger's door. Both belts stay at "A" pillar
If system performance is not verified, continue to PASSIVE RESTRAINT DIAGNOSIS CHARTS.
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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.
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