1993 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 47

Checking Your Restraint Systems Replacing Safety Belts After a Now and then, make sure all your belts, Crash buckles, latch plates, retractors, anchorages and reminder systems are working properly. Look for any loose parts or damage. If you see anything that might keep a restraint system from doing its job, have it repaired. If you've had a crash, do you need new belts? 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 belts. If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage alsomay mean you will have to have safety belt parts, like the retractor, replacedor anchorage locations repaired-even if the belt wasn't being used at the time of the collision. Q: What's wrong with this? A: The belt is torn. I can rip apart under impact forces. L protect you in a crash. They Torn or frayed belts may not If a belt is torn or frayed, get a new one right away. 45