Replacing Restraint System Parts After A Crash - Pontiac 2002 Montana Owner's Manual

Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash
If you've had a crash, do you need new safety belts or
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built in child restraint parts or LATCH system parts?
After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary.
But if the safety belts or built
straps 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, then you may need new LATCH system parts.
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in child restraint harness
If the frontal air bags inflate, you'll also need to replace
the driver's and right front passenger's safety belt
buckle assembly. Be sure to do so. Then the new buckle
assembly will be there to help protect you in a collision.
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If safety belts or built in child restraint harness straps
are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage also
may mean you will need to have safety belt, built
child restraint, LATCH system or seat parts repaired or
replaced. New parts and repairs may be necessary even
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if the safety belt, built in child restraint or LATCH
system 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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