00 00... Seat belts: checking condition of belt strap, function of inertia reel mechanism, locking reel, belt buckle

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 BMW M3, 2010 BMW M3, 2009 BMW M3, and 2008 BMW M3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Belt strap, retractor mechanism, belt interlock

Pull out strap and make sure it emerges without jerking.

Belt strap

folding
unraveling
pinches
cracks and tears
traces of melting
Check retaining button on tongue of belt strap

for damage and proper installation.

Retract belt strap; here the inertia reel mechanism must retract the strap automatically and without squeaking noises, the last section of the strap may have to be fed in.

Pull out belt strap in short tugs - locking reel must lock.

Belt buckle

The tongue on the belt strap must easily snap into place with an audible click.

When the "Press" button is pressed, the tongue must be ejected from the buckle under spring pressure.

NOTE: If the seat belt is damaged, you must replace the seat belt completely after consulting the customer; issue a separate invoice for this work.
Instructions on how to proceed, refer to CHECKING AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT .