Seat Belt System Chevrolet Aveo I

Fastener Tightening Specifications

Fastener Tightening Specifications

Seat Belt Schematic Icons

Seat Belt Schematic Icons Icon Icon Definition CAUTION: When performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, the SIR system must be disabled. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zones. Failure to observe the correct procedure could cause deployment of the SIR components, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs

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Seat Belt Connector End Views

Seat Belt Switch Connector Part Information KET MG 610392 2-Way F SDL Series (WH) Pin Wire Color Circuit No. Function 1 BK/WH 238 Seat Belt Switch - Driver 2 BK 650 Ground

Diagnostic Starting Point - Seat Belts

Begin the system diagnosis by reviewing the system Description and Operation. Reviewing the Description and Operation information will help you determine the correct symptom diagnostic procedure when a malfunction exists. Reviewing the Description and Operation information will also help you determine if the condition described by the customer is normal operation. Refer to Symptoms - Seat Belts in order to identify the correct procedure for diagnosing the system and where the procedure is located.

Symptoms - Seat Belts

Visual/Physical Inspection

1. Inspect for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of the seat belt system. Refer to «Checking Aftermarket Accessories»(/chevrolet/aveo/i-2003-2008/remont/electrical-component-locations/#wiring-systems-electrical-power-management__checking-aftermarket-accessories) .
2. Inspect the easily accessible or visible system components for obvious damage or conditions which could cause the symptom.

Intermittent

Faulty electrical connections or wiring may be the cause of intermittent conditions. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems.

Symptom List

Refer to the following symptom diagnostic procedure in order to diagnose the symptom

Seat Belt Indicator Circuit Malfunction

Diagnostic Aids

The chime module is located above the I/P fuse block.

Seat Belt Indicator Circuit Malfunction

Seat Belt Service Precautions

1. Do not bleach or dye the seat belt webbing. Use only the following items in order to clean the seat belt webbing: A mild soap and water solution A soft brush or cloth
2. Keep sharp edges and damaging objects away from the seat belts. Do not bend or damage any part of the seat belt buckle or latch plate. Replace any seat belts that are cut or damaged in any manner.
3. Use only the correct seat belt anchor bolts. Tighten the correct seat belt anchor bolt/screw to the correct torque value. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications. Begin tightening the seat belt anchor bolts by hand in order to ensure that the bolt is threaded straight.
4. Some seat belts and retractors require service as a set with service replacement components only. Do not repair individual components that require service as a set.
5. Verify that the replacement part number is correct for the vehicle at that seating position. Do not substitute a seat belt from a different seating position.
6. Some seat belts have an Energy Management Loop, an overlap of the seat belt webbing that is stitched together around a caution label. If any separated stitching exists, revealing the Replace Seat Belt Label, replace the seat belt.

Repair Procedure

1. Remove the bolt and the seat belt anchor on the upper center pillar.
2. Remove the lower center pillar trim panel. Refer to «Trim Panel Replacement - Lower Center Pillar»(/chevrolet/aveo/i-2003-2008/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) in Interior Trim.
3. Remove the bolt and the seat belt anchor on the lower center pillar.
4. Remove the bolt and the seat belt retractor.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the seat belt retractor with the bolt. Tighten: Tighten the seat belt retractor bolt to 38 N.m (28 lb ft).
2. Install the seat belt anchor to the upper center pillar with the bolt. Tighten: Tighten the seat belt anchor bolt to 38 N.m (28 lb ft).
3. Install the lower center pillar trim panel. Refer to «Trim Panel Replacement - Lower Center Pillar»(/chevrolet/aveo/i-2003-2008/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) in Interior Trim.
4. Install the seat belt anchor to the lower center pillar with the bolt. Tighten: Tighten the seat belt anchor bolt to 38 N.m (28 lb ft).

Removal Procedure

1. Pull the rear seat knob and fold the rear seat cushion.
2. Remove the bolts and the seat belt anchors.
3. Remove the left rear cargo area trim panel and remove the bolt from the rear center seat belt retractor.

1. Install the seat belt anchors with the bolts. Tighten: Tighten the seat belt anchor bolts to 38 N.m (28 lb ft).
2. Install the rear center seat belt retractor with the bolt. Tighten: Tighten the rear center seat belt retractor bolt to 38 N.m (28 lb ft).
3. Install the rear cargo area trim panel and unfold the rear seat.

1. Open the rear cargo area.
2. Remove the rear cargo area trim panel. Refer to «Trim Panel Replacement - Cargo Area Rear (Notchback)»(/chevrolet/aveo/i-2003-2008/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) or «Trim Panel Replacement - Cargo Area Rear (Hatchback)»(/chevrolet/aveo/i-2003-2008/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) in Interior Trim.
3. Remove the bolt and the seat belt retractor in the rear cargo area.
4. Remove the bolt and the seat belt anchor on the rear quarter upper pillar.
5. Pull the rear seat knob and fold the rear seat cushion.
6. Remove the seat belt with bolt.

1. Install the seat belt retractor in the rear cargo area with the bolt. Tighten: Tighten the seat belt retractor bolt to 38 N.m (28 lb ft).
2. Install the seat belt with the bolt. Tighten: Tighten the seat belt bolt to 38 N.m (28 lb ft).
3. Install the seat belt anchor to the rear quarter upper pillar with the bolt. Tighten: Tighten the seat belt anchor bolt to 38 N.m (28 lb ft).
4. Install the rear cargo area trim panel. Refer to «Trim Panel Replacement - Cargo Area Rear (Notchback)»(/chevrolet/aveo/i-2003-2008/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) or «Trim Panel Replacement - Cargo Area Rear (Hatchback)»(/chevrolet/aveo/i-2003-2008/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) in Interior Trim.
5. Install the rear seat cushion and unfold the seat back. Refer to «Seat Back Replacement - Rear»(/chevrolet/aveo/i-2003-2008/remont/seats/#seat-system) in Seats.

1. Remove the upper center pillar trim panel. Refer to «Trim Panel Replacement - Upper Center Pillar»(/chevrolet/aveo/i-2003-2008/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) in Interior Trim.
2. Remove the bolts and the seat belt height adjuster.

1. Install the seat belt height adjuster with the bolts. Tighten: Tighten the seat belt height adjuster bolts to 23 N.m (17 lb ft).
2. Install the upper center pillar trim panel. Refer to «Trim Panel Replacement - Upper Center Pillar»(/chevrolet/aveo/i-2003-2008/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#interior-trim) in Interior Trim.

1. Open the tether anchor access cap.
2. Remove the bolt and the tether anchor.

1. Install the tether anchor with the bolt. Tighten: Tighten the child seat tether anchor bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
2. Close the tether anchor access cap.

1. Open the tether anchor access cap.
2. Remove the bolt and the tether anchor.

1. Install the tether anchor with the bolt. Tighten: Tighten the child seat tether anchor bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
2. Close the tether anchor access cap.

The driver's seat belt incorporates a seat belt reminder light in the instrument cluster to remind the driver if the seat belt is not fastened when the ignition is turned ON.

Three-Point Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) Front Seat Belt

The 3-point emergency locking retractor (ELR) driver seat belt is always unlocked, allowing the passenger freedom of movement, except in emergencies, such as rapid deceleration, rapid acceleration, or hard cornering maneuvers.

Three-Point Child Lock Retractor (CLR) Seat Belt

Three-point CLR seat belts are standard for the front seat passenger and the rear seat outboard passenger positions. The CLR seat belt has 2 operation modes. Normally, the seat belt operates in the ELR mode, which allows the passenger freedom of movement, except in emergency situations. However, when the belt is fully extended and released, the seat belt operates in the auto-locking (ALR) mode. The ALR mode does not allow movement and is designed to hold a child seat firmly to the seat.

Two-Point Lap Rear Center Seat Belt

The 2-point lap rear center seat belt is a single continuous length of webbing. The webbing is routed from the anchor through a latch plate and into a single retractor.

Operational and Functional Checks

1. Keep sharp objects and potentially damaging objects away from the seat belts.
2. Avoid bending or damaging any portion of the buckle or the latch plate.
3. Do not bleach or dye the belt webbing. Use only mild soap and water in order to clean the belts.
4. When installing the seat belt anchor bolts and the screws, start the bolts and the screws by hand in order to prevent crossthreading.
5. Do not attempt any repairs on the retractor mechanisms or the covers. Replace any defective assemblies with new assemblies.
6. Replace any belts that are cut or damaged in any way.

1. Inspect all seat belt anchor bolts and the screws in order to verify that they are secure.
2. Inspect the seat belt buckle. The buckle must lock and unlock easily.
3. After inserting the latch into the buckle, tug sharply on the belt. The buckle must remain locked.
4. Fully extend the shoulder belt portion to make sure that there is no twisting or tears in the belt.
5. Let the shoulder belt retract fully. The belt should retract easily.

Child Seat Tether Anchor

There are 3 child seat tether anchors located on the rear deck lid sill plate. There is one anchor for each rear seat position for hatchback vehicles. There are 3 provision holes on the rear compartment trim panel.

See also:
• Checking Aftermarket Accessories
• Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
• Audio Alarm Module Replacement
• Trim Panel Replacement - Lower Center Pillar
• Fastener Notice
• Seat Back Replacement - Rear
• Symptoms - Seat Belts
• Seat Belt System Description and Operation