Checking belt strap

Pull out the belt strap on the automatic belt device fully.
Check the belt strap for soiling; clean, if necessary, with mild soap suds. When drying, avoid direct sunshine.

Damage type 1
If one of the damage types shown below -damage types 1 and 2- is found on an accident vehicle, the seat belt and belt buckle must be replaced.

Fig 1: Identifying Belt Damage Type 1

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Damage type 2
If damage such as -damage type 1,2, 3- is found on a vehicle not involved in an accident, it is sufficient to replace the damaged seat belt.

Fig 2: Identifying Belt Damage Type 2
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Damage type 3
Burn marks from cigarettes, or similar.

Fig 3: Identifying Belt Damage Type 3
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Damage type 4
The belt tensioner must always be replaced if it has been triggered. The seat belt is damaged by the deflector -damage type 4-.

Fig 4: Identifying Belt Damage Type 4
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