The seat belt does not attach to the buckle
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- Brera and Spider Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2005–2010
- Section
- Seats › The seat belt does not attach to the buckle
Fault diagnosisThe seat belt does not attach to the buckle
THE SEAT BELT DOES NOT ATTACH TO THE BUCKLE
The seat belt tongue will not attach to the buckle
On the rear seat belts, the central seat belt tongue can only be attached to the corresponding central buckle. Attachment cannot take place if the two parts do not correspond.
| Test results | ||||
| 0 | PRELIMINARY CHECKS | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Check for foreign bodies that could prevent attachment between the tongue and buckle | Move on to Step 1 | Foreign bodies or impediments are present | Remove the items preventing correct attachment between tongue and buckle | |
| 1 | CHECK REELS/PRETENSIONERS | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Check for deformities in the reel and pretensioner guards | Move on to Step 2 | Deformation in front belt buckle covers | Replace the front buckle | |
| Deformation in rear belt buckle covers | Replace the rear buckle Op. 7065B14 ANCHORAGE ROD FOR (ONE) REAR SEAT BELT LEFT OR RIGHT - R.R. | |||
| 2 | CHECK BUCKLE INSTALLATION | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Check the buckle is correctly fitted and intact | End of diagnosis | Incorrect installation | Fit correctly | |
| Fault in front belt buckle | Replace the front buckle | |||
| Fault in rear belt buckle | Replace the rear buckle Op. 7065B14 ANCHORAGE ROD FOR (ONE) REAR SEAT BELT LEFT OR RIGHT - R.R. | |||
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