Seat Belt Webbing, Checking: Procedure

-- Pull Belt Completely Out Of Retractor Or Lap Belt Adjustment Tongue.

-- Check Belt Webbing For Soiling, Wash With Mild Soap Solution If Necessary. Refer To The Operating Instructions.

• 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 - Seat Belt Must Be Replaced Completely With Belt Buckle.
• If Damage As Illustrated Under Points 1, 2 Or 3 Is Determined On Vehicle Which Has Not Been Involved In An Accident, It Is Sufficient To Replace Damaged Belt Only.
• 1  - Belt Webbing Cut, Torn Or Chafed.
  Fig 1: Belt Webbing Cut, Torn Or Chafed

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• 2  - Webbing Loops On Belt Edge Torn.
  Fig 2: Checking Belt Webbing - Webbing Loops On Belt Edge Torn

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• 3  - Burn Marks From Cigarettes Or The Like.
  Fig 3: Burn Marks From Cigarettes Or Similar

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