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Seat Belt Securing Components and Anchorage Points, 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 Securing Components and Anchorage Points, Checking

Latch bracket deformed (stretched)

Height adjuster not functional

Anchorage points (seat, pillar, vehicle floor) distorted or thread damaged

If damage is discovered on these components, replace complete seat belt with safety belt latch.

Replace anchorage points.

In damage is discovered that is not accident-related, e.g. wear, replace the particular part which is damaged.