03 Checking Seat Belts

WM 030000 Checking seat belts

Checking seat belts

Functional Check

Information

- The following requirements must be met when fitting the seat belt

- If one of the requirements listed below is not met, the seat belt or the buckle must be replaced.

It must be possible to unroll the belt strap smoothly from the belt retractor via the deflector fitting by pulling evenly.

The tongue of the seat belt must engage audibly in the buckle.

An abrupt pull on the belt strap must lock the belt retractor.

Condition inspection

Visually inspect the belt strap for damage by unrolling it completely.

If it displays evidence of damage in the form of cuts, fraying, seam tears etc., the seat belt must be replaced.