Seat Belts, Inspecting
CAUTION:
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.
Check points:
- Belt Webbing, Checking
- Retractor, Locking Function, Checking
- Belt Latch, Visual Inspection
- Belt Latch Function, Testing
- Belt Guides and Locking Tongue, Checking
- Securing Components and Anchorage Points, Checking
NOTE:
- If customer refuses to have a damaged seat belt replaced, appropriate note should be made in service book.
Belt Webbing, Checking
- Pull belt completely out of retractor or lap belt adjustment tongue.
- Inspect belt webbing for contamination and, if necessary, wash with mild soap solution → also refer to Operating Manual.
- 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 - seatbelt must be replaced completely with belt latch.
- 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.
- 2 Webbing loops on the belt edge torn.
- 3 Burned spots
→ Retractor, Checking Locking Function
→ Belt Latch, Inspecting Visually
→ Belt Latch Function, Testing