Attachments And Attaching Points, Checking After A Collision

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WARNING: 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.

The following visual inspections and function tests must be performed:

Buckle latch deformed (stretched).
Height adjustment not functional.
Anchorage points (seat, pillar, vehicle floor) distorted or threads damaged.

If damage is found at components, replace the seat belt completely with lock.

If damage is detected on anchoring points, they must be replaced.

NOTE: In damage is discovered that is not accident-related, for example, wear, replace the particular part which is damaged.