Caution: Restraint systems can be damaged in a collision. To help avoid injury
and ensure that all parts in need of replacement are replaced:
| • | Replace any seat belt system that was in use during the collision
serious enough to deploy any automatic restraint device such as air bags
and seat belt pretensioners. This not only includes seat belt systems in
use by people of adult size, but seat belt systems used to secure child
restraints, infant carriers and booster seats, including LATCH system and
top tether anchorages. |
| • | Replace any seat belt system that has torn, worn, or damaged components.
This not only includes adult seat belt systems, but built-in child restraints
and LATCH system components, if any. |
| • | Replace any seat belt system if you observe the words "REPLACE"
or "CAUTION", or if a yellow tag is visible. Do not replace
a seat belt if only the child seat caution label is visible. |
| • | Replace any seat belt system if you are doubtful about its condition.
This not only includes adult seat belt systems, but built-in child restraints,
LATCH system components, and any restraint system used to secure infant carriers,
child restraints, and booster seats. |
| • | Do not bleach or dye the seat belt webbing. Clean only with a
mild soap and water solution and a soft brush or cloth. |
| • | Keep sharp edges and damaging objects away from the seat belts.
Avoid bending or damaging any part of the seat belt buckle or latch plate.
Replace any cut or damaged seat belts. |
| • | Use only the correct seat belt anchor bolts and tighten to the
correct torque value. Refer to
Fastener Tightening Specifications
. When installing seat belt anchor bolts,
start the bolt by hand to ensure that the bolt is threaded straight. |
| • | Some seat belts and retractors must be serviced as a set with
service replacement parts only. Do not attempt to make repairs to the individual
components which are only serviced as a set. |
| • | Verify that the replacement part number is correct for the vehicle
at that seating position. Do not substitute a seat belt from a different seating
position. |
