1993 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual - Page 61

Replacing Safety Belts After Crash a 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, they would be if worn as during a more severe crash, then you need new belts. If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage also may mean you will have to have safety belt parts, like the retractor, replaced or anchorage locations repaired -- even if the belt wasn't being used at the time of the collision. If your seat adjuster won't work after a crash, the special part of the safety belt that goes through the seat to the adjuster may need to be replaced. e.' What's wrong with this? ' 1 A: The belt is torn. I /!\ CAUTION: Torn 'or frayed belts may not,lprotect you in a crash. They caln rip apart under impact forces. It, a belt is twn 'or ff rayed, g,eta new one right away.