1996 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 43

Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If you've had acrash, 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. j If you ever see a label on the passenger's safety belt that says to replace the belt, be sure todo so. Then the new belt will be there to help protect you in a collision. You would see this label on the belt near the latch plate. .. If belts are cut ordamaged, replace them. Collision damage also may mean you will need have safety belt to or seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt 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. 1-32