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Belt Webbing, Checking







Belt Webbing, Checking


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.

- Pull belt completely out of retractor or lap belt adjustment tongue.

- Make sure the seat belt is not dirty. If necessary, wash with a mild soap solution => Owner's Manual.

If any of the following illustrated damage examples (1 and 2) are discovered on an accident vehicle - replace complete seat belt with seat belt latch and belt height adjuster.

If one kind of damage under points 1, 2, 3 and 4 is detected on a vehicle which has not been in an accident, only the damaged seat belt needs to be replaced.

Belt webbing cut, torn or chafed.






Webbing loops on belt edge torn.






Burn marks from cigarettes or similar.






One side of belt edge deformed or area of belt edge is wavy.