ELR Lock Mechanism Inspection

Hold the retractor upright (as installed in the vehicle) and check the ELR lock mechanism.
Tilt the retractor from the upright posture and check the following points.
- It does not lock if the inclination angle is 12° or less.
  
  Fig 1: Checking ELR Lock Mechanism
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- It remains locked if the inclination angle is 27° or more.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Lock Inclination Angle 27Degrees
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If the ELR lock mechanism does not operate correctly, replace the outer belt assembly with a new part.