Seat Belts, Inspecting

Seat Belts, Inspecting

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.

Inspection Points

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

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

• Visual inspection of belt buckle, refer to => [ Belt Latch, Inspecting ] Belt Latch, Inspecting.

• Belt latch function test, refer to => [ Seat Belt Latch Function Test ] Seat Belt Latch Function Test.

• Check belt guide rings and locking tongue, refer to => [ Seat Belt Relays and Belt Tongue, Checking ] Seat Belt Relays and Belt Tongue, Checking.

• Check securing components and anchorage points, refer to => [ Attachments and Attaching Points, Checking After a Collision ] Attachments and Attaching Points, Checking After a Collision.

• 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 the customer Maintenance booklet.