Tear Loop Seal Belts

The tear loop seat belt (Fig.1) is used to control the rate of forward travel of the occupant towards the deployed airbag. The tear loop assembly is designed to release additional webbing when the stitching, which retains the webbing loops, breaks under a predetermined load. The wires (1 Fig. 1) within the assembly have the following functions:
- To protect the stitching from 'normal' loads such as heavy braking or cornering.
- To control the rate of deployment.
- To support the extended head following deployment.

When the passenger unit has been activated, the buckle will extend from the shroud and reveal a warning label (2 Fig. 1); the extent of deployment will depend upon the severity of the load.


WARNING: IF THE LABEL IS VISIBLE AT ALL (3 FIG.1), THE COMPLETE ASSEMBLY MUST BE RENEWED, AS MUST ANY SEAT BELT WHICH HAS BEEN WORN IN AN ACCIDENT.