RS 4 Quattro Cabriolet V8-4.2L (BNS) (2008)
Repairs and Inspections Required After a Collision: Service and Repair
Seat Belt Securing Components and Anchorage Points, Checking
Seat Belts, Inspecting
CAUTION!
After every accident the seat belt system must be inspected systematically! If damage is determined when inspecting the check points,
customer must be informed regarding necessity of changing belts.
Check points:
‹› Belt Webbing, Checking
‹› Retractor, Checking Locking Function
‹› Belt Latch, Inspecting Visually
‹› Belt Latch, Checking Function
‹› Belt Guide Rings and Locking Tongue, Checking
‹› Securing Components and Anchorage Points, Checking
‹› If customer refuses to have a damaged seat belt replaced, appropriate note should be made in service book.
Seat Belt Securing Components and Anchorage Points, Checking
‹› Latch bracket deformed (stretched)
‹› Height adjuster not functional
‹› Anchorage points (seat, pillar, vehicle floor) distorted or thread damaged
‹› If damage is discovered on these components, replace complete seat belt with safety belt latch.
‹› Replace anchorage points.
‹› In damage is discovered that is not accident-related, e.g. wear, replace the particular part which is damaged.