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 => [ Belt Webbing, Checking ] Belt Webbing, Checking.

• Check retractor (locking function). Refer to=> [ Retractor Locking Function, Checking ] Retractor Locking Function, Checking.

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

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

• 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 => [ Securing Components and Anchorage Points, Checking ] Securing Components and Anchorage Points, Checking.

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


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