Seat Belt Webbing, Checking: Procedure

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

-- Check the seat belt webbing for contamination, wash with mild soapy water if necessary. Refer to the Owner's 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 - replace the entire seat belt with seat belt latch.
If damage as illustrated under points 1, 2 or 3 is determined on a vehicle that has not been in an accident, only replace the damaged seat belt.
1- SEAT BELT WEBBING CUT, TORN OR FRAYED.

Fig 1: Belt Webbing Cut, Torn Or Chafed
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2- WEBBING LOOPS ON SEAT BELT EDGE TORN.

Fig 2: Checking Belt Webbing - Webbing Loops On Belt Edge Torn
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3 - BURN MARKS FROM CIGARETTES OR SIMILAR.

Fig 3: Burn Marks From Cigarettes Or Similar
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