Seat Belt Webbing, Checking: Procedure

-- Pull the belt completely out of the 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 appropriate service/repair/system information.

• 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.

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• 2  - Webbing loops on seat belt edge torn.

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• 3  - Burn marks from cigarettes or similar.

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