Seat Belts, Inspecting

Seat Belts, Inspecting

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

Inspection Points

• Check belt webbing. Refer to => [ Belt Webbing, Checking ] Belt Webbing, Checking.

• Check the automatic belt retractor (locking function). Refer to => [ Automatic Belt Retractor, Checking Locking Function ] Automatic Belt Retractor, Checking Locking Function.

• Visual inspection of belt buckle. Refer to => [ Belt Latch, Inspection ] Belt Latch, Inspection.

• Belt latch function test. Refer to => [ Belt Latch, Checking Function ] Belt Latch, Checking Function.

• Check belt guide rings and locking tongue. Refer to => [ Belt Guide Rings and Locking Tongue, Checking ] Belt Guide Rings and Locking Tongue, Checking.

• Check securing components and anchorage points. Refer to => [ Mounting Components and Points, Checking after an Accident ] Mounting Components and Points, Checking After an Accident.

• Check the function of the child seat anchorage for additional child seats (not for the driver safety belt). Refer to => [ Child Seat Anchorage, Checking Function ] Child Seat Anchorage, Checking Function.

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