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Body and Paint

Seat Belt Buckling Procedure After a Collision - General Procedures

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Service Information — 27Suspension — 48Transmission — 9Brake System — 52Steering — 21Engine — 140Manual Transmission, Clutch, Transfer Case and Power Transfer Unit — 48Exhaust System — 6Fuel System — 21Climate Control System — 58Instrumentation and Warning Systems — 26Battery and Charging System — 20Infotainment Systems — 41Lighting — 29Power Distribution — 11Electronic Function Group — 30Body and Paint — 275Frame and Mounting — 3
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Inspection

  1. Before installing a new seat belt, inspect the seat belt attachment points for damage and distortion. If the attachment points are damaged or deformed, return the sheet metal to its original shape and structural integrity.
  2. Install new seat belts at any location(s) where the pretensioner(s) deployed and the seat belt(s) was/were buckled. Perform the appropriate functional test procedure for all seating positions.
    Refer to: Seat Belt Systems (501-20A Seat Belt Systems, Diagnosis and Testing).

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