1996 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual - Page 59

Replacing Restraint System Parts After a C.rash If you've had a: crash, you neednew-belts? do After a very .minor collision, nothing be necessiuy. may But if the belts were stretched, as they wouldi€ worn be during a more severe crash, thenyou need new belts. If you ever see a labelon the driver'sor the right front to passenger's safety belt that says replace the beit, be to help sure to do so.. Then the new belt will be there on protect you in a collision. You would see this label the belt near latch plate. the If belts are cut damaged, replace them. Collision or mean you will need to safety belt have damage also may or seat-partsrepaired 'or replaced. New parts repirs and if used-at may be necessary even the belt wasn't being the timeof the collision. If your seat adjuster won't work aftera crash, the special to the part of the safety belt that goes. through the seat adjuster may need to be replaced. If an air bag inflates,you'll need to replace air bag system parts. See the part the air bag system earlier on in this section.