Seat Belts, Checking
CAUTION:
The seat belt system must be inspected systematically after every accident.
- If damage is determined at any inspection point, the customer must be informed that it is necessary to replace the seat belt.
Inspection Points
- Check the seat belt webbing. Refer to SEAT BELT WEBBING, CHECKING .
- Check the automatic belt retractor (locking function). Refer to AUTOMATIC BELT RETRACTOR (LOCKING FUNCTION), CHECKING .
- Visually inspect the seat belt latch. Refer to SEAT BELT LATCH, VISUALLY INSPECTING .
- Belt latch function test. Refer to SEAT BELT LATCH, CHECKING FUNCTION .
- Check the seat belt relays and belt tongue. Refer to SEAT BELT RELAYS AND BELT TONGUE, CHECKING .
- Check the fasteners and mounting points. Refer to FASTENERS AND MOUNTING POINTS, CHECKING AFTER A COLLISION .
- Check the child seat restraint function for additional child seats (not for the driver safety belt). Refer to SEAT BELT FOR CHILD SEAT, CHECKING CHILD SEAT RESTRAINT FUNCTION, MARKET-SPECIFIC for the market-specific versions.
-- If the customer refuses to have a damaged seat belt replaced, an appropriate note should be made in the maintenance schedule booklet.