Seat Belt Webbing, Checking

Procedure 

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

-- Check belt webbing for soiling, wash with mild soap solution if necessary. Refer to the Operating Instructions.

• If one of the types of damage (1 and 2) shown in the following is detected on a vehicle which has been in an accident - seat belt must be replaced completely with belt buckle.
• If damage as illustrated under points 1, 2 or 3 is determined on vehicle which has not been involved in an accident, it is sufficient to replace damaged belt only.
• 1 - Belt webbing cut, torn or chafed.
  Fig 1: Identifying Belt Webbing Cut, Torn Or Chafed

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• 2 - Webbing loops on belt edge torn.
  Fig 2: Checking Belt Webbing - Webbing Loops On Belt Edge Torn

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• 3 - Burn marks from cigarettes or the like.
  Fig 3: Identifying Burn Marks From Cigarettes Or Similar

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