Seat Belt Guides and Locking Tongue, Checking

Seat Belts, Inspecting

CAUTION!
After every accident the seat belt system must be inspected systematically! If damage is determined when inspecting the check points, customer must be informed regarding necessity of changing belts.

Check points:

• Belt Webbing, Checking

• Retractor, Checking Locking Function

• Belt Latch, Inspecting Visually

• Belt Latch, Checking Function

• Belt Guide Rings and Locking Tongue, Checking

• Securing Components and Anchorage Points, Checking

• If customer refuses to have a damaged seat belt replaced, appropriate note should be made in service book.

Seat Belt Guides and Locking Tongue, Checking

The plastic-covered guides show fine parallel scoring after straining belt system (belt was fastened during accident). (Wear which has been brought about by frequent belt use can be recognized by smooth signs of wear which are free of scoring).

- Inspect for deformation, chipping and cracks in plastic.

• If scoring and/or damage is discovered, replace complete seat belt with safety belt latch.