Mazda MX-3 silhouetteMX-3

SEAT BELT

S-74prose procedure

Retractor lock test shown for both FRONT and REAR retractors; both lock at approximately 30 degrees.

Continued from S-73

Inspection

Webbing

Webbing inspection

  1. 1
    Inspect the webbing for scars, tears, and wear.
    Webbing inspection illustration. Shows the seat belt webbing with a vertical double-headed arrow indicating the belt being pulled out and retracted, alongside detail sketches of belt fittings to be checked for deformation.
  2. 2
    Inspect the fittings for deformation.
  3. 3
    If a problem is found, replace the seat belt assembly.

Emergency locking retractor

Emergency locking retractor inspection

  1. 1
    Verify that the belt can be pulled out smoothly, and that it moves smoothly when worn.
  2. 2
    Verify that the retractor locks when the belt is quickly pulled.
  3. 3
    Remove the retractor.
  4. 4
    Hold the retractor as it would be installed.
    FRONT retractor lock test. A hand holds the front retractor inclined to a vertical reference line; the angle between the belt direction and vertical is marked 30°, the inclination at which the retractor should lock.
  5. 5
    Slowly incline the retractor while pulling out the belt.
  6. 6
    Verify that the retractor locks at approximately 30 degrees inclination.
  7. 7
    If not as specified, replace the seat belt assembly.
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