Suzuki Grand Vitara JB627. Manual - part 293

8A-5 Seat Belts: 

Front Seat Belt Inspection

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WARNING

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• Never attempt to disassemble or repair the 

seat belt pretensioner (retractor 
assembly). If any abnormality is found, be 
sure to replace it with new one as an 
assembly.

• Be sure to read “Precautions on Service 

and Diagnosis of Seat Belt”, before 
starting to work and observe every 
precaution during work. Neglecting them 
may result in personal injury or 
unactivation of the seat belt pretensioner 
when necessary.

• Never measure resistance of pretensioner 

or disassemble it. Otherwise, personal 
injury may result.

 

CAUTION

!

 

If seat belt pretensioner (retractor assembly) 
was dropped from a height of 30 cm (1 ft) or 
more, it should be replaced.

 

Seat belts and attaching parts can affect the vital 
components and systems of a vehicle.
Therefore, they should be inspected carefully and 
replaced with genuine parts only.

Seat Belt
• The seat belt webbing or strap should be free from 

damage.

Retractor Assembly (with Seat Belt Pretensioner)

1) Let the seat belt retract fully to confirm its easy 

retraction.
• The retractor assembly should lock webbing when 

pulled quickly.

• The front seat belt retractor assembly (1) should 

pass the inspection and should lock webbing even 
when tilted (approx. 15

°) toward the fore and aft or 

right and left directions.

2) Check retractor assembly (1) with seat belt 

pretensioner appearance visually for following 
symptoms and if any one of them is applicable, 
replace it with a new one as an assembly.
• Pretensioner has activated.
• There is a crack in seat belt pretensioner 

(retractor assembly).

• Seat belt pretensioner (retractor assembly) is 

damaged or a strong impact (e.g., dropping) was 
applied to it.

Anchor Bolt
• Anchor bolts should be torqued to specification.

Belt Latch
• It should be secure when latched.

Seat Belt Switch
Check driver side seat belt switch for continuity by using 
ohmmeter.

Seat belt switch specification
Without inserted buckle tongue to buckle catch:
Terminal “A” and “B”: Continuity
With inserted buckle tongue to buckle catch:
Terminal “A” and “B”: No continuity

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1. Buckle tongue

2. Buckle catch

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Seat Belts:  8A-6

Rear Seat Belt Components

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WARNING

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Be sure to read “Precautions on Service and Diagnosis of Seat Belt” before starting to work and 
observe every precaution during work.

 

Rear Seat Belt Removal and Installation

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WARNING

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Be sure to read “Precautions on Service and 
Diagnosis of Seat Belt” before starting to 
work and observe every precaution during 
work.

 

Removal

1) Remove rear side sill scuff, rear side lower trim and 

rear pillar trim referring to “Head Lining Removal and 
Installation in Section 9H”.

2) Remove rear seat belt referring to “Rear Seat Belt 

Components”.

Installation
Reverse removal procedure for installation noting the 
following.
• Seat belt anchor bolts should have an unified fine 

thread (7/16-20 UNF). Under no circumstances 
should any different sized or metric screw threads be 
used.

Rear Seat Belt Inspection

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WARNING

!

 

Be sure to read “Precautions on Service and 
Diagnosis of Seat Belt” before starting to 
work and observe every precaution during 
work.

 

• Check the rear seat belt in the same way as “Front 

Seat Belt Inspection”.

• As to seat belts with A-ELR, check them as follows.

– With vehicle at stop, pull seat belt all the way out, 

let it retract a little and try to pull it. It should not be 
pulled out, that is, it should be locked where 
retracted.

– Let seat belt retract to its original state. Next, pull it 

half way out, let it retract a little and try to pull it 
again. It should be pulled out smoothly, that is it 
should not be locked at this time.

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1. Upper anchor

4. Rear center retractor assembly

7. Rear seat belt

2. Lower anchor

5. Buckle for rear seat belt

: 35 N

⋅m (3.5 kgf-m, 25.5 lb-ft)

3. Retractor assembly

6. Buckle for rear center seat belt

8A-7 Seat Belts: 

Specifications

Tightening Torque Specifications

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NOTE
The specified tightening torque is also described in the following.
“Front Seat Belt Components”
“Rear Seat Belt Components”

 

Reference:
For the tightening torque of fastener not specified in this section, refer to “Fastener Information in Section 0A”.

Air Bag System:  8B-1

Restraint

Air Bag System

Precautions

Precautions on Service and Diagnosis of Air 
Bag System

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WARNING

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• If the air bag system and another vehicle 

system both need repair, SUZUKI 
recommends that the air bag system be 
repaired first, to help avoid unintended air 
bag system activation.

• Do not modify the steering wheel, 

dashboard, both front seat or any other on 
or around air bag system components. 
Modifications can adversely affect air bag 
system performance and lead to injury.

• Be sure to follow the procedures described 

in this section. Failure to follow 
procedures could result in possible air bag 
system activation, personal injury or 
unneeded air bag system repairs.

 

• WARNING / CAUTION labels are attached on each 

part of air bag system components (SDM, air bag 
(inflator) modules and seat belt pretensioners). Be 
sure to follow the instructions.

• Many of service procedures require disconnection of 

“A/B” fuse and air bag (inflator) module(s) (driver, 
passenger, side of both sides and curtain of both 
sides) from initiator circuit to avoid an accidental 
deployment.

• Do not apply power to the air bag system unless all 

components are connected or a diagnostic flow 
requests it, as this will set a DTC.

• The “Air Bag Diagnostic System Check” must be the 

starting point of any air bag diagnostics. The “Air Bag 
Diagnostic System Check” will verify proper “AIR 
BAG” warning light operation and will lead you to the 
correct flow to diagnose any air bag malfunctions. 
Bypassing these procedures may result in extended 
diagnostic time, incorrect diagnosis, and incorrect 
parts replacements.

• Never use air bag component parts from another 

vehicle.

• If the vehicle will be exposed to temperatures over 93 

°C (200 °F) (for example, during a paint baking 
process), remove the air bag system components 
beforehand to avoid component damage or 
unintended system activation.

• When handling the air bag (inflator) modules (driver, 

passenger, side of both sides and curtain of both 
sides), seat belt pretensioners (driver and passenger), 
SDM, forward-sensor or side-sensor, be careful not to 
drop it or apply an impact to it. If an excessive impact 
was applied (e.g., SDM, forward-sensor and side-
sensor are dropped, air bag (inflator) module is 
dropped from a height of 90 cm (3 ft) or more, seat 
belt pretensioner (retractor assembly) is dropped from 
a height of 30 cm (1 ft) or more), never attempt 
disassembly or repair but replace it with a new one.

• When using electric welding, be sure to disconnect air 

bag (inflator) module connectors (driver, passenger, 
side of both sides and curtain of both sides) and seat 
belt pretensioner connectors (driver and passenger) 
respectively.

• When applying paint around the air bag system 

related parts, use care so that the harness or 
connector will not be exposed to the paint mist.

• Never expose air bag system component parts 

directly to hot air (drying or baking the vehicle after 
painting) or flames.

WARNING

!

 

When performing service on or around air 
bag system components or air bag wiring, 
follow the procedures listed in “Disabling Air 
Bag System” to temporarily disable the air 
bag system.
Failure to follow procedures could result in 
possible air bag system activation, personal 
injury or unneeded air bag system repairs.