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72 11... Inspection list for automatic seat belt

AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT INSPECTION LIST

Was the automatic seat belt with lower strap replaced after an accident, e.g. frontal and/or oblique impact in which the impact absorbers/deformation elements were permanently deformed? 
(only while seat belt was fastened) 
No  Replace complete automatic seat belt 
The following must also be checked and replaced, if necessary: 
seatbelt mountings on the car body 
seatbelt mountings on the seat 
seat runners. 
Yes    
Does seat belt lock when pulled out suddenly? No Replace automatic seat belt (upper strap).
Yes    
Does the automatic electric reel eliminate the belt slack? No Replace automatic seat belt (upper strap).
Yes    
Can the strap be pulled out without jamming? No Automatic reel is loose - tighten reel.
If fault persists:
Return spring broken - replace automatic seat belt (upper strap).
Yes    
Does the strap on the front seat belts retract automatically?
Does the strap on the rear seat belts retract automatically,
a small remaining loop is acceptable
if this remaining loop is fully retracted when the strap is readjusted.
No Automatic reel is loose - tighten reel.
Excessive friction in belt guides - replace automatic seat belt (upper strap).
Return spring broken - replace automatic seat belt (upper strap).
Yes    
Does automatic reel make a squeaking noise when belt is fastened or unfastened? Yes Excessive friction in belt guides - replace automatic seat belt (upper strap).
Reel is loose - tighten reel.
Return spring broken - replace automatic seat belt (upper strap).
No    
AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT INSPECTION LIST

Is the plastic casing on the latch free from damage in the area of the belt opening?  No  Replace complete automatic seat belt 
Yes    
Is the fully extended strap free from
pinches,
burn marks,
tears and cuts,
folding and
unravelling?
No Replace complete automatic seat belt
Yes    
When the belt is fastened, is the belt tongue ejected by spring force from the buckle when the "red button" is pressed? No Replace complete automatic seat belt
Yes    
Does fastened seat belt lock when stopping vehicle quickly on a dry road at a road speed twice as fast as walking speed? No Replace complete automatic seat belt
Yes    
Is fully pulled-out belt free of serious dirt and other marks? No If dirt and marks cannot be removed with commercially available mild-action detergent, the automatic seat belt (upper strap) must be replaced.
Yes    
In the case of seat-integrated seat belts, is front tongue of reclining mechanism or seat rail free of deformation? No Replace both damaged parts and complete automatic-reel seat belt.
The following must also be checked and replaced, if necessary:
seatbelt mountings on the car body
seatbelt mountings on the seat
seat runners.
Yes    
The automatic seat belt is O.K.!