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ELR Lock Mechanism Inspection

  1. Hold the retractor upright (as installed in the vehicle) and check the ELR lock mechanism.
  2. Tilt the retractor from the upright posture and check the following points.
    • It does not lock if the inclination angle is 15° 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: Checking Inclination Angle
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  3. If the ELR lock mechanism does not operate properly, replace the seat belt outer - front with a new part.