Seat Belt Retractor Guide Cleaning

Warning

Do not use any liquid cleaners, solvents, sandpaper, steel wool, or Scotch Brite pads to clean the seat belt retractor guide. These materials will damage the seat belt retractor guide and contaminate the seat belt retractor with liquid or metal shavings, which could result in a seat belt malfunction or personal injury. Cleaning Procedure

Seat Belt Retractor Guide Cleaning — figure 1

1. With the key in the off position, lift the seat belt up to expose the seat belt retractor guide.

Seat Belt Retractor Guide Cleaning — figure 2

Note

Use the hook side of hook and loop material or equivalent. The hook material should be plastic. DO NOT use metal hook and loop material. DO NOT use the loop side during this procedure.

2. Using the plastic hook side of a hook and loop material strip, gently rub the seat belt retractor guide and remove the contamination buildup.

Seat Belt Retractor Guide Cleaning — figure 3

3. Slightly move the seat belt to one side of the seat belt retractor guide and continue to gently clean the guide surface.

Seat Belt Retractor Guide Cleaning — figure 4

4. Slightly move the seat belt to the other side of the seat belt retractor guide and continue to gently clean the guide surface.
5. Verify that seat belt retraction has improved once cleaning is complete.