Replacing Restraint System Parts; After A Crash - Chevrolet 2007 Avalanche Owner's Manual

Replacing Restraint System Parts

After a Crash

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A crash can damage the restraint systems
in your vehicle. A damaged restraint
system may not properly protect the
person using it, resulting in serious
injury or even death in a crash. To help
make sure your restraint systems are
working properly after a crash, have
them inspected and any necessary
replacements made as soon as possible.
If you have had a crash, do you need new belts
or LATCH system parts?
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 parts.
If the LATCH system was being used during
a more severe crash, you may need new
LATCH system parts.
If belts are cut or damaged, replace them.
Collision damage also may mean you will need
to have LATCH system, safety belt or seat
parts repaired or replaced. New parts and repairs
may be necessary even if the belt or LATCH
system was not being used at the time of
the collision.
If an airbag inflates, you will need to replace
airbag system parts. See the part on the airbag
system earlier in this section.
If the frontal airbags inflate you will also need to
replace the driver and front passenger's safety belt
retractor assembly. Be sure to do so. Then the
new retractor assembly will be there to help protect
you in a collision.
After a crash you may need to replace the
driver and front passenger's safety belt retractor
assemblies, even if the frontal airbags have
not deployed. The driver and front passenger's
safety belt retractor assemblies contain the
safety belt pretensioners. Have your safety belt
pretensioners checked if your vehicle has been
in a collision, or if your airbag readiness light stays
on after you start your vehicle or while you are
driving. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 242.
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