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Belt Webbing, 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.

Belt Webbing, Checking

- Pull belt completely out of retractor or lap belt adjustment tongue.

- Inspect belt webbing for contamination and, if necessary, wash with mild soap solution.

If one of the types of damage (1 or 2) shown in the following is detected on a vehicle which has been in an accident - seat belt must be replaced completely with seat belt latch and seat belt height adjuster.

If one kind of damage under points 1, 2, 3 and 4 is detected on a vehicle which has not been in an accident, only the damaged seat belt needs to be replaced.

Belt webbing cut, torn or chafed.





Webbing loops on belt edge torn.





Burn marks from cigarettes or similar.





One side of belt edge deformed or area of belt edge is wavy.