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Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash
If you've had a crash, do you need new belts?
After
a
very minor collision, nothing may be necessary.
But if the belts were stretched, as they would be if worn
during a more severe crash, then you need new belts.
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nelp avoid personal
injury, belt assembly must
be replaced if this vehicle is
in a collision or if "Replace
Belt" appears below. See
Owner's Manual for more
information.
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If you ever see a label on
the driver's or the right
front passenger's safety belt
that says to replace the belt,
be sure to do so. Then the
new belt will be there to
help protect you in a
collision. You would see
this label on the belt near
the door opening.
If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision
damage also may mean you will need to have
safety
belt
or seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and repairs
may be necessary even if the belt wasn't being used at
the time of the collision.
If an air bag inflates, you'll need to replace air bag
system parts. See the part
on the
air bag system earlier in
this section.
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