72 11... Checking automatic safety belt: Notes

General considerations when checking seat belts: 

The seat belts must be checked after an accident.

For the check, you should start by trying to get information on which seats in the car involved in the accident were occupied. If this is not possible, check all the seat belts in the car and replace them if necessary.

In the event of deformations on the car, you must subject the components of the restraint system affected in this area such as e.g.

• Seat Belts
• Anchor fitting tensioner
• Seatbelt height adjustment
• Belt buckle tensioner
• Triggering sensors
• etc.

to a function check and a visual inspection.

If you are in any doubt as to the unimpaired functional capability of restraint system components, these components must be replaced in the interests of safety! 

If a seat belt has to be replaced following an accident (e.g. in the event of a frontal and/or side impact with permanently deformed impact dampers/deformation elements or crossmembers), the complete seat belt must be replaced! The complete seat belt comprises:

• Top belt
• Lower strap
• Anchor fitting tensioner
• Seat belt buckle (buckle tensioner)
• Seatbelt height adjustment
• Retaining screws of all components

The following must also be checked and if necessary replaced:

• Seatbelt mountings on the car body
• Seatbelt mountings on the seat
• Seat runners
• Seat structure (frame, etc.)