Safety Belt Inspection and Repair After A Collision

Safety Belt Inspection and Repair After a Collision

WARNING: All safety belt components must be inspected and corrected as part of any collision repair. Inspect all safety belt components as prescribed by Safety Belt Inspection and Repair After a Collision. Failure to follow this instruction may result in incorrect operation of the safety belt system and increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

1. Before installing the new safety belt assembly, the safety belt attaching areas must be inspected for damage and distortion. If the attaching points are damaged and distorted, the sheet metal must be reworked back to its original shape and structural integrity.
2. Install new safety belt(s) at any seating position(s) where deployment has occurred and the safety belt(s) were used. Carry out the Functional Test Procedure for all seating positions. For additional information, refer to the appropriate Functional Test procedure in Safety Belt System.