General body repairs, interior

Checking securing parts and anchorage points after an accident

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Latch plate deformed (stretched)

Height adjustment does not function.
Anchorage points (seat, pillars, underbody) distorted or thread damaged
If damage is determined on these parts, renew seat belt complete with belt buckle.
If parts of the belt system are removed because of an accident, the belt system securing bolts must be renewed.
Renew anchorage points.
Note In the case of damage resulting not from an accident but, for example, from wear, only the part which is actually damaged need be renewed.

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