Belt Webbing, Checking

-- Pull belt webbing completely off automatic belt retractor.

-- Inspect the belt webbing for contamination and, if necessary, wash with mild soap solution.

• If one of the types of damage (1 or 2) shown in the following is detected on a vehicle which has been in an accident - seat belt must be replaced completely with seat belt latch and seat belt height adjuster.
• If one kind of damage under points 1, 2, 3 and 4 is detected on a vehicle which has not been in an accident, only the damaged seat belt needs to be replaced.
• Belt webbing cut, torn or chafed.
  Fig 1: Identifying Belt Webbing Cut, Torn Or Chafed

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

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

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• One side of belt edge deformed or area of belt edge is wavy.
  Fig 4: Identifying Belt Edge Deformed On One Side And/Or Belt Edge Area Is Wavy

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