PART 5: SEAT AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS INSPECTION OF THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM
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age to the buckle, latch plate, retractor hardware or any
other obvious problem should be replaced immediately,
regardless of mileage.
WARNING! It is important to remember that
any time a vehicle is involved in an accident,
the entire seat belt system must be replaced.
Unexposed damage caused by the stress of
an accident could prevent the system from
functioning properly the next time it is
needed, which could result in severe injury or
even death.
One of the most critical areas to be inspected is the seat
belt webbing. Constant movement of the belt actually
means the webbing is experiencing wear as it travels in
and out of the retractor, through the pillar loop web guide
and through the various pieces of hardware associated
with the belt. The following guidelines detail how to
inspect for cuts, fraying, extreme or unusual wear of the
webbing, etc. and damage to the buckle, retractor, hard-
ware, or other factors which indicate that belt replacement
is necessary.
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