FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Seat Belt System

Inspection Locations After a Collision

Inspection
Check for the following, and then replace with new parts if necessary.
- Center pillar lower garnish is discolored or cracked.
- Wire harness and/or connector is damaged.

Seat Belts
Replace front & rear seat belts worn by occupants of a vehicle that has been in a serious accident. The entire assembly should be replaced even if damage is not obvious.

Child Restraint
Replace the built-in child restraint equipped vehicle seat back assembly if the child restraint was in use during a serious collision. The built-in restraint may be severely weakened. In a subsequent accident, it might not be able to provide adequate protection. The entire assembly should be replaced even if damage is not obvious.