Precaution for Seat Belt Service

caution

Before removing the seat belt assembly, turn the ignition switch OFF, disconnect the battery negative terminal and wait at least 3 minutes.
Never use electrical test equipment for seat belt connectors.
After replacing or reinstalling seat belt assembly, or reconnecting seat belt connectors, check the system function. Refer to M.U.T.-III SE FunctionCONSULT Function.
Never use disassembled buckle or seat belt assembly.
Replace anchor bolts if they are deformed or worn out.
Never oil tongue and buckle.
If any component of seat belt assembly is questionable, never repair. Replace the entire seat belt assembly.
If webbing is cut, frayed or damaged, replace seat belt assembly.
When replacing seat belt assembly, use a Mitsubishi Genuine seat belt assembly.

AFTER A COLLISION

warning

To avoid the risk of death or severe injury:

Inspect all seat belt system components including the seat belt webbing, retractors, pretensioners, buckles, anchors, and attaching hardware after any collision.
Mitsubishi Motors recommends that all seat belt assemblies and buckles in use during a collision be replaced unless the collision was minor and all seat belt system components including the seat belt webbing, retractors, pretensioners, buckles, anchors, and attaching hardware show no damage and continue to operate properly.
Inspect all seat belt assemblies and components including webbing, retractors, buckles, anchors and attaching hardware not in use during a collision. Replace if either damage or improper operation is noted.
Seat belt pretensioners activate whenever an air bag deploys and cannot be reused. If an air bag deploys, always replace the seat belt assemblies and system components including webbing, retractors, buckles, anchors and attaching hardware, even if the seat belts were not in use during a collision.
Failure to follow any of the above steps could result in serious personal injury in an accident.

Replace any seat belt assembly (including anchor bolts) if:

The seat belt is in use at the time of a collision (except for minor collisions and the belts, retractors and buckles show no damage and continue to operate properly).
The seat belt is damaged in an accident (i.e. torn webbing, bent retractor or guide).
The seat belt attaching point is damaged in an accident. Inspect the seat belt attaching area for damage or distortion and repair as necessary before installing a new seat belt assembly.
Anchor bolts are deformed or worn out.
The front seat belt assembly must be replaced even if the seat belts are not in use during the collision in which the air bags are deployed.