Seat Belts, Checking

WARNING:

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 the belt webbing. Refer to SEAT BELT WEBBING, CHECKING .
Check the automatic belt retractor (locking function). Refer to AUTOMATIC BELT RETRACTOR, CHECKING .
Visual inspection of belt buckle. Refer to SEAT BELT LATCH, INSPECTING VISUALLY .
Belt latch function test. Refer to SEAT BELT LATCH FUNCTION TEST .
Check the seat belt relays and latch tongue. Refer to SEAT BELT RELAYS AND BELT TONGUE, CHECKING .
Check securing components and anchorage points. Refer to 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 SEAT BELT FOR CHILD SEAT, CHECKING CHILD SEAT RESTRAINT FUNCTION, MARKET-SPECIFIC .

CAUTION:

If customer refuses to have a damaged seat belt replaced, appropriate note should be made in the customer Maintenance booklet.