1998 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual

Replacing Restraint System PartsAfter a CrashIf you’ve had a crash, do you ---bed new belts?After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary.But if the belts were stretched, as they would be if wornduring a more severe crash, then you need new belts.If you ever see a label on the driver’s or the right frontpassenger’s safety belt that says to replace the belt, besure to do so. Then the new belt will be there to helpprotect you in a collision. You would see this label onthe belt near the latch plate.If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collisiondamage also may mean you will need to have safety beltor seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and repairsmay be necessary even if the belt wasn’t being used atthe time of the collision.If your seat adjuster won’t work a€ter a crash, the specialpart of the safety belt that goes through the to seat theadjuster may need to be replaced.If an air bag inflates, you’ll need to replace air bagsystem parts. See the part on the air bag system earlier inthis section.1-56