3-Point Seat Belt

Installation,
Usage &
Maintenance
Guide
For Fixed, Suspension & Bench Seats

This guide should remain with the vehicle and passed on to subsequent
vehicle owners to be kept for future reference.

© 2016 IMMI All rights reserved • PN12623 REV7 213M

Contents
Important Facts................................................ 3
Overview
Preparing for installation...................................4
Seat belt lock-up...............................................4
Installation
Retractor...........................................................5
Shoulder loop web guide..................................6
Seat belt height adjuster....................................6
Komfort Latch®.................................................7
Outboard mounting...........................................8
Inboard mounting.............................................9
Fixed Seat Installation...................................10
Buckles...........................................................10
End bracket.....................................................10
Usage Guide......................................................12
System Maintenance
How to care for your seat belt system..............14
10 Step inspection..........................................14

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Important Facts
The installation information provided is to be used as
a general guideline only. See vehicle manufacturer
for specific seat belt installation instructions
• PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE INSTALLATION GUIDE
BEFORE INSTALLING SEAT BELT.
Please Note
• Each seat belt is designed for a specific vehicle This information is not all inclusive and will
application and seating position. If the belt is used not cover every seat, pedestal and vehicle
as a replacement, the specific vehicle and seat belt configuration. Installer shall have sole
part number must be identified by the vehicle’s responsibility for proper selection, application,
manufacturer. See the seat belt identification label for installation and testing of the seat belt in
this information. accordance with FMVSS207, 208 and 210 as
amended, or any other applicable or additional
• Always use and follow the vehicle manufacturer’s
specification such as for use outside of the
installation guide if available. Use this installation U.S., and for providing instructions to the
guide in addition to the vehicle manufacturer’s guide. ultimate user concerning proper use and
• This seat belt must be installed only in vehicles periodic maintenance of the seat belts.
which have anchorage points that meet FMVSS 210
requirements.
• Use only SAE Grade 5 or better, 7/16-20 UNF-
2A fasteners unless otherwise specified by the
vehicle manufacturer. Use of self-locking nuts is
recommended when bolts don’t have thread lock
patches.
• Interior trim must not interfere with seat belt flow. Seat
belt must freely pull out when the seat belt is latched,
and fully retract when it is unlatched.
• Seat belt must not be allowed to rub against any sharp
edges. Excessive belt wear can occur if seat, vehicle

WARNING
structure or trim interferes with belt flow.
!
• Be sure seat belt is not twisted during installation. Failure to install in accordance with
instructions can result in injury or
• The retractor must be handled with care. It must
death to user. Read Carefully.
never be dropped, adjusted, taken apart or tampered
with. If it is damaged or there is a doubt that the belt
functions properly, DO NOT USE IT. Replace it with an
entirely new system.
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Overview
Preparing for installation of seat belt
Unpacking the 3-point seat belt
A 3-point seat belt consists of a buckle, shoulder loop, and retractor. In order to prevent lock-up before
proper installation, 3-point seat belts may also include either a Komfort Latch® (Fig. 2) or cardboard
stop (Fig. 3). During installation, the Komfort Latch® and/or cardboard stop prevents the belt from
retracting fully into and locking the retractor. It is important to leave the Komfort Latch and/or
the cardboard stop in place until the retractor is completely installed in the vehicle.

Shoulder Shoulder
Loop Loop
3-point system with Seat Belt 3-point system with Seat Belt
Komfort Latch® cardboard stop Cardboard
Komfort
Latch Stop

Retractor Retractor

Fig. 2 Fig. 3

Installation tips
It is recommended that the retractor be installed first in order to prevent retractor lock-up.
Seat belt lock-up during installation
If seat belt cannot be extracted from retractor (during the installation process), do the following:
1. The retractor is sensitive and will lock at any tilt angle from 90°/90° off horizontal. All retractors
must be mounted perpendicular (90°) to the floor before the seat belt can be extracted from the
retractor.
2. Mount the retractor at a 90° orientation in the vehicle.
3. Pull on the web with enough force to tighten the belt onto the spool.
4. Release the belt. This will allow 1/2” of belt to feed back into the retractor, unlocking the retractor.
Seat belt lock-up after installation
If the retractor becomes locked up after installed in the vehicle, it can be unlocked by:
1. Firmly grasp the web close to the retractor.
2. Pull web tight onto the spool - tight enough to allow web to retract back into the retractor.
3. When released, this should unlock the retractor.

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Installation Guidelines
Mounting retractors
Mounting bolts for all retractors must be Grade 5 or Fig. 4
better and a locknut may be required. All retractors
must be mounted perpendicular (90°) to the floor
before the seat belt can be extracted from the
retractor.
Wall mounted retractor
with snap on cover (Fig. 4)
1. Snap open the retractor cover to allow the
mounting bolt to be inserted.
2. The locating pin is designed to locate the retractor
in a proper position. Align the locating pin on
retractor to the recessed pin location in the vehicle Fig. 5
B-pillar or mounting location surface.
3. Mount the retractor as shown in Fig. 4.
4. Tighten bolt to 35-50 ft.-lbs. torque.
5. Snap cover down over retractor.

Wall mounted retractor

with strip cover (Fig. 5)
1. The locator pin is designed to locate the retractor
in a proper position. Align the locating pin on
retractor to the recessed pin location in the vehicle
B-pillar or mounting location surface.
2. Mount the retractor as shown in Fig. 5.
3. Tighten bolt to 35-50 ft.-lbs. torque.
Fig. 6
Floor mounted retractor
with fixed cover (Fig. 6)
1. Mount the retractor as shown in Fig. 6.
2. Tighten bolt to 35-50 ft.-lbs. torque.
Note: Once retractor has been installed and is
unlocked, release Komfort Latch® or remove
cardboard stop from seat belt.

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Installation Guidelines
Mounting Komfort Latch® and
Shoulder Loop Web Guide
1. Be sure the seat belt is not twisted between the retractor Anchor Nut in Cab
and shoulder loop. Fig. 7
Optional Shoulder Bolt
2. Assemble hardware as shown in Fig. 7. Some Metal
Spacer Bolt Cover
applications require an optional metal spacer to move the
Komfort Latch® and shoulder loop away from the vehicle
cab trim. This metal spacer should only be used when
Shoulder Loop
specified by the vehicle manufacturer. Web Guide
3. Tighten bolt to 35-50 ft.-lbs. torque.
Seat Belt
Mounting seat belt height adjuster
(optional component)
1. Be sure the seat belt is not twisted between the retractor
and height adjuster.
2. Align seat belt height adjuster bolts with 2 threaded
Komfort Latch ®
mounting holes in vehicle B-pillar or mounting surface. May not be included
See Fig. 8. on all systems
3. Remove plastic bolt protectors and discard if present. 1 Seat Belt Height
See Fig. 8a. Adjuster (TOP)
4. Locate bolt heads inside channel through trim brushes. 2 Top Bolt
5. Torque against B-pillar or mounting surface by alternately 3 Shoulder Loop
tightening top and bottom bolt until fully torqued to Web Guide
35-50 ft.-lbs. 4 Seat Belt
5 Bottom Bolt
6 Brush Trim
Fig. 8 Fig.8a8a
Fig. 7 Vehicle B-Pillar or
Mounting Surface
8 8 Plastic Bolt Protector

7
Remove Bolt
Protector Before
Installation
Important Fig. 9
Verify proper position and installation of seat
4
belt height adjuster by moving shoulder loop
5 7 web guide through full range of adjustment.
See Fig. 9. Top bolt must not interfere with
6 adjustment.
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Installation Guidelines
Komfort Latch® (optional component)
The Komfort Latch must be installed vertically aligned Fig. 10
with seat belt from retractor. See Fig. 10. When Shoulder Loop
installed, shoulder loop must rotate freely. Shoulder Web Guide
loop must return to the horizontal
position when belt is retracted as
shown in Fig. 10. The Komfort Latch
approximate position of the Optional
shoulder loop when the seat Fig. 10a
belt is in use is shown in
Fig. 10a.
Shoulder Loop
Web Guide

Komfort Latch
Optional
Retractor

Important features to check:

1. Be sure seat belt is not twisted between retractor and shoulder loop web guide.
2. Be sure shoulder loop web guide rotates freely.
3. Once retractor and shoulder loop web guide have been installed, the system must
extract and retract seat belt webbing freely.
4. All bolts have been properly torqued to 35-50 ft.-lbs.

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Air Suspension Seat Installation Guidelines
Fig. 11a
Outboard mounting 1 4
Seat belt end bracket & upper tether bracket
1. The seat belt end bracket is mounted on the outboard side
of the seat (the side next to the door).
2. Assemble the seat belt end bracket and upper tether bracket
onto the seat ICP (Inter Connect Point) as shown in Fig
2
11a.
3. Tighten to 35-50 ft.-lbs. torque.
6 5
Fig. 11 1 Seat Belt
1 End Bracket
2 Tether
4 3 Seat Base
4 ICP
2 (Inter Connect Point)
5 Washer
3 6 Bolt (7/16-20 UNF)

Cotter Pin
Mounting lower tether bracket
1. Follow vehicle manufacturer’s instructions for proper
installation for both seat belt and tether mounting points. Sister Hook
2. If adjustable tethers are used, they must be correctly
adjusted according to the vehicle manufacturer’s Eyebolt
specifications Fig. 12 Vehicle Floor
Eyebolt & sister hook tether Washer
1. Assemble eyebolt as shown in Fig. 12. Lock Nut
2. Tighten to 35-50 ft.-lbs. torque. or Weld Nut
3. Attach both sister hooks to eyebolts as shown in Fig. 12.
7/16-20 Bolt
4. A cotter pin must be used to secure sister hooks in the
closed position. Washer
Note: A reinforcing washer and locknut are required if tapped Seat Belt End Bracket
anchorage is not available. Fig. 13 Vehicle Floor

Angle Bracket Tether Washer

1. Assemble hardware as shown in Fig. 13. Lock Nut
2. Tighten to 35-50 ft.-lbs. torque. or Weld Nut

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Air Suspension Seat Installation Guidelines
Inboard mounting
Buckle & upper tether bracket
1. The buckle is mounted on the inboard side of the Fig. 14a
seat (toward center of cab).
2. Assemble the buckle and upper tether bracket onto
the seat ICP (Inter Connect Point) as shown in
Fig 14a.
3. Buckle must be mounted at an angle of
approximately 50°±10° upward from the
horizontal, with the release button facing away
from the occupant. See Fig. 14.
4. Tighten to 35-50 ft.-lbs. torque.
3 4 2 1 5 6

1 Buckle
1 Fig. 14 2 Tether
50˚ + 10˚
3 Seat Base
4 ICP
4 (Inter Connect Point)
5 Washer
2 3 6 Bolt (7/16-20 UNF)

Mounting Lower Tether Bracket

See instructions on page 8 (Figs. 12 and 13).

Important
Final system inspection
1. Check ICP mounting on both sides of seat.
2. Check for proper buckle angle.
3. Check shoulder loop and/or seat belt height adjuster
(optional) for full range of adjustment.
4. Inspect for twisting of seat belt.
5. Check buckle for proper latching.
6. Check for interferences. Seat belt must fully retract.

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Fixed Seat Installation Guidelines
Fixed seat installation
All configurations not shown - some vehicles utilize a full Seat Belt
bench seat, others utilize a driver’s suspension seat and a two Height Adjuster
Optional
person bench seat. Center position may utilize a retractable
style seat belt and sleeve type buckle.
Komfort Latch
Optional

Shoulder Loop
Fig. 15 Shoulder Loop
Komfort Latch
Komfort Latch
Latch
Latch
Cable Buckles
Seat Belt
Seat Belt

Retractor

Center Latch Seat Belt

End Bracket
Center Buckle
Retractor

Mounting retractors
Use instructions on page 5.

Mounting shoulder loop web guide

Use instructions on page 6 and 7.

Mounting seat belt height adjuster (optional component)

Use instructions on page 6.

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Fixed Seat Installation Guidelines
Mounting cable buckles and center lap belt
1. Assemble hardware as shown in Fig. 16.
2. Tighten to 35-50 ft.-lbs. torque.
3. The bolt must have 9,000 lbs. strength rating and
must meet or exceed FMVSS 209 requirements.
4. The release buttons on the buckles must face away
from the occupant.
5. A center lap belt must be used on bench seats
designed for three persons.
6. For proper alignment, mount center seat belt brackets
as shown in Fig. 16. Bench seat buckles must be
fully extended through the seat and cushions as
shown in Fig. 15.

Fig. 16

Center Seat Belt

Must be rated at 9,000 lbs Cable Buckle Bracket

7/16-20 - Bolt
Washer
Washer Vehicle Floor
Lock Nut

Fig. 16a
Mounting seat belt end bracket
1. Assemble hardware as shown in Fig. 16a.
2. Tighten bolt to 35-50 ft.-lbs. torque.
7/16-20 Bolt
Note: Reinforcing washer, bolt locking patch or lock Washer
nut are required if tapped anchorage is not available. Seat Belt End Bracket
Vehicle Floor
Washer
Lock Nut

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How to Use Your Seat Belt System Proper Seat
How to latch 3-point seat belt
Belt Fit
Note: Before latching seat belt, adjust seat to proper position.
1. Hold the latch and pull the seat belt across body. Do not twist webbing. Your
seat belt is vehicle sensitive. The belt locks only if there is a sudden stop or
a crash.
2. Insert the latch into the buckle until you hear a “click”.
3. Give a short tug on the latch to ensure the buckle is locked.
4. Tighten the seat belt by pulling up on shoulder belt. This will take up the Proper location of
shoulder belt
additional seat belt slack.
Belt must be centered
5. Shoulder belt must lay flat across your chest. on your shoulder and
6. For added comfort adjust seat belt height adjuster (if available). chest, away from your
face and neck.
How to unlatch seat belt
1. Push the button on the end of the buckle to release the latch.
2. If Komfort Latch® is in use, release it by pulling on the shoulder strap.
3. Allow webbing to retract to be stored until next use.
How to use center position seat belt

Wrong
Shoulder belt must
not rub against face
To lengthen belt or neck. Move seat
Turn the adjustable latch at right angle to the webbing and pull away from the belt height adjuster
latch using the lower webbing strap. down to adjust.

To shorten belt
Pull the top webbing strap directly away from the adjustable latch.

Wrong
Shoulder belt must
not hang off shoulder.
To release belt Move seat belt height
Depress button with thumb or finger. Latch will eject from buckle. adjuster up to adjust.

Fig. 17
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How to Use Your Seat Belt System
How to adjust seat belt height for additional comfort
If your seat belt is uncomfortable (for example, rubs against
your neck) then follow the three steps below to move the Seat
Belt Height Adjuster to the appropriate height (see Fig. 17).
Note: Before adjusting seat belt height, adjust seat to the
proper position.
1. Pinch top and bottom levers together as you move the
shoulder loop to the correct height as shown in Fig. 21.
2. Move shoulder loop until it clicks into a locked position.
3. Gently tug on the shoulder belt to make sure it is locked.
Komfort Latch®
The continuous movement of the seat during driving can
cause uncomfortable rubbing of the seat belt against the neck
or pressure to your shoulder. To relieve the seat belt tension,
limited slack can be added to the belt by using the Komfort
Latch®.
1. Release Komfort Latch® lever by pulling down.
2. Properly adjust the seat belt height adjuster.
3. Pull the shoulder belt a small distance away from your
chest. Pull out only enough webbing so you can insert
two fingers (approximately 1” or 2.5 cm) between the
shoulder belt and your chest, as shown in Fig. 23.
4. With your other hand lift up the Komfort Latch® lever until
it secures web (Fig.24).
5. To unlock. Lean forward in seat, pulling on the shoulder
belt, or reach up and pull down the Komfort Latch® lever.
The Komfort Latch® will disengage and allow the seat belt to
retract.
6. Never perform this operation when the truck is in motion.

Note: Always disengage Komfort Latch® when

removing seat belt.
! WARNING
Adding too much slack to the seat belt
will reduce the seat belt’s effectiveness
during a crash, and can result in injury
or death to occupant.

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Seat Belt System and 10 Step System Inspection (See Fig. 26)
Tether Maintenance
How to Care for Your To be conducted every 20,000 miles or more often if exposed
Seat Belt System to severe environmental conditions or vocational service.

Due to severe conditions of use, 1 Inspect belt on entire system for cuts, fraying, extreme
or unusual wear. Most common areas of belt wear include
commercial vehicle seat belts
the buckle/latch area, the shoulder loop area and any
can wear sooner than those in
place where the belt makes contact with the vehicle or
passenger cars. The seat belt in
seat. Corrective Action - Replace entire belt system.
a commercial vehicle must be
considered to have a finite life 2 Inspect buckle for proper operation by inserting latch
and must be replaced as needed and listening for an audible “click”. Verify the buckle is
throughout the life of the vehicle. not damaged, cracked, or broken.
The seat belt and components Corrective Action - Replace entire belt system.
must be inspected regularly.
3 Inspect buckle cable (optional component) - black
Inspect the seat belt at least every coating on buckle cable must not be damaged. Internal
20,000 miles or more often if cable wires must not be exposed, frayed or broken.
exposed to severe environmental Corrective Action - Replace entire belt system.
or use conditions. If you have
any doubts about the condition or 4 Inspect latch for proper operation by inserting into
buckle. Latch must insert smoothly and you must hear an
function of the seat belt system,
audible “click”. Verify proper latching by tugging on belt.
REPLACE IT. If any component
Latch must not be worn, deformed or corroded. Corrective
or part of the seat belt system
Action - Replace entire belt system.
requires replacement, the entire
belt system must be replaced. Use 5 Inspect shoulder loop web guide Seat belt must
only OEM (Original Equipment move freely through shoulder loop. Shoulder loop must
Manufacturer) approved seat also pivot freely and be free of obstructions.
belt systems or components. If a Corrective Action - Adjust shoulder loop hardware and/or
vehicle is involved in a significant remove obstruction.
accident, the entire seat belt
system must be replaced. 6 Inspect seat belt height adjuster (optional
component) for damage. Move adjuster up and down.
It must move freely and lock at the different height
positions.
Corrective Action - Replace entire belt system.

7 Inspect retractor operation When pulled and

released slowly, seat belt must spool out and retract
without locking.
Corrective Action - Replace entire belt system.

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10 Step System Inspection

8 Inspect mounting hardware on both sides of seat. Hardware should be tight. Hardware
must not be missing, rusted, corroded or damaged.
Corrective Action - Replace defective or missing hardware with authorized parts and/or
tighten hardware.

9 Inspect tethers (optional component) for cuts, fraying, extreme or unusual wear. Tethers
must also be inspected for proper attachment and/or adjustment.
Corrective Action - Replace damaged tethers. Tighten and/or properly adjust tethers according
to vehicle manufacturer’s specifications.

10 Inspect Komfort Latch (optional component) for function and ability to clamp on web.
®

Corrective Action - Replace entire system.

5

6
Fig. 26 5

1 10

4
2
3
8
7

9
Cleaning of Seat Belt Fabric
Sponge the seat belt clean with mild
soap and water. DO NOT use bleach, dye, or
household detergents.

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Seat Belt System Maintenance
How often does the seat belt system need to Notes
be inspected?
Due to the high mileage associated with heavy trucks Specification Sources
and specialty vehicles, the continual relative movement FMVSS 207, 208, 209, and 210
of the seat with the cab, the possible contact with the National Highway Traffic Safety
vehicle seat or other parts of the cab structure, and the Administration
potential exposure of this seat belt to severe environmental Crashworthiness Division
conditions, it is crucial to inspect the 3-point seat belt 400 7th Street S.W.
system regularly. Washington, D.C. 20590
www.nhtsa.dot.gov

It is recommended that the seat belt system Please Note

in a medium or heavy truck or specialty This information is not all
inclusive and will not cover
vehicle be inspected every 20,000 miles or
every seat, pedestal, and vehicle
as directed by the vehicle manufacturer or configuration. Installer shall
owners manual. Inspect more often if the have sole responsibility for
vehicle is exposed to severe environmental proper selection, application,
or vocational conditions. installation, and testing of the
seat belt in accordance with
FMVSS 207, 208, and 210 as
Any seat belt system that shows cuts, fraying, extreme, or amended, or any other applicable
unusual wear, significant discolorations due to ultraviolet or additional specification such
as for use outside the U.S., and
exposure, dusty-dirty conditions, abrasion to the seat belt
for providing instructions to the
webbing, or damage to the buckle, latch plate, retractor,
ultimate user concerning proper

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hardware or any other obvious problem must be replaced use and periodic maintenance of
immediately, regardless of mileage. the seat belts.

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