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CAUTION:  Under no circumstances should lubricants be used to repair noise or stiffness of buttons on belt buckles.

Checking guide stops and seatbelt lock tongue

Plastic coated guide stops face load (seatbelt on during accident) of the belt system parallel to the small grooves. (Chafing created by significant usage,
in contrast, is recognizable in relation to the smooth, stripe-free abrasion.)

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Check plastic for deformation, rupture and tearing.
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For groove build-up and/or damage, replace seatbelt completely with lock.

Check anchoring components and anchoring points

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Lock strap deformed (stretched)

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Height adjuster not functioning

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Anchoring points (seat, pillar, vehicle floor) warped or threading damaged

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If damage is found at components, replace seatbelt completely with lock.

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Replace anchoring points.

NOTE:  For damaging not resulting from accident, e.g. general wear, replace only the damaged component.

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