Nissan Micra Service Manual MA-31: Lock/Hinge Lubrication & Seat Belt Checks
Service procedure for lubricating locks/hinges/hood latches and inspecting seat belts, buckles and retractors with figures.
This is page MA-31 from a Nissan service manual, covering "Chassis and Body Maintenance – Body." The page presents two maintenance procedures. The first section, "Lubricating Locks, Hinges and Hood Latches," uses illustrations of a small hatchback (front and rear views plus a detailed door assembly view) with arrows and grease symbols indicating the lubrication points: the hood latch mechanism, the rear hatch latch and hinges, and the door lock, latch and hinge components. The second section, "Checking Seat Belts, Buckles, Retractors, Anchors and Adjusters," shows an interior illustration of front and rear seats with callouts instructing the reader to check anchors for loose mounting, check belts for damage, check buckles and tongues for proper functioning when buckled and released, and check the retractor for smooth operation. A five-point CAUTION list instructs that the entire belt assembly must be replaced after a collision or rollover, questionable components must be replaced as an assembly rather than repaired, cut or frayed webbing requires assembly replacement, drinks/oil must not be spilled on the buckle (never oil the tongue and buckle), and only NISSAN genuine seat belt assemblies should be used. The anchor bolt torque specification is given as 35.8–45.6 N·m (3.65–4.65 kg-m, 26.4–33.6 ft-lb). Figure references SMA640B and SMA641B appear on the page.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the seat belt anchor bolt torque specification?
- 35.8 - 45.6 N·m (3.65 - 4.65 kg-m, 26.4 - 33.6 ft-lb).
- What should be done with the seat belts if the vehicle is in a collision or overturned?
- Replace the entire belt assembly, regardless of the nature of the accident.
- Can a questionable or damaged seat belt component be repaired?
- No. If the condition of any component is questionable, or if webbing is cut, frayed, or damaged, the seat belt must be replaced as a belt assembly, not repaired. Use a NISSAN genuine seat belt assembly.
- What should be checked when inspecting the seat belts?
- Check anchors for loose mounting, check belts for damage, check buckles and tongues for proper functioning when buckled and released, and check the retractor for smooth operation.
- Which body components require lubrication per this page?
- Locks, hinges and hood latches — including the hood latch, rear hatch latch/hinges, and door lock, latch and hinge points shown in the illustrations.
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