Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Seat Belts, Checking
2024 Audi S3 PremiumSECTION Seat Belts, Checking
The seat belt system must be inspected systematically after every accident. If damage is determined at any inspection point, the customer must be informed that it is necessary to replace the seat belt.
Inspection Points
- Check the seat belt webbing. Refer to SEAT BELT WEBBING, CHECKING .
- Check the automatic belt retractor (locking function). Refer to AUTOMATIC BELT RETRACTOR (LOCKING FUNCTION), CHECKING .
- Visually inspect the seat belt latch. Refer to SEAT BELT LATCH, VISUALLY INSPECTING .
- Belt latch function test. Refer to SEAT BELT LATCH, CHECKING FUNCTION .
- Check the seat belt relays and belt tongue. Refer to SEAT BELT RELAYS AND BELT TONGUE, CHECKING .
- Check the fasteners and mounting points. Refer to FASTENERS AND MOUNTING POINTS, CHECKING AFTER A COLLISION .
- Check the child seat restraint function for additional child seats (not for the driver safety belt). Refer to SEAT BELT FOR CHILD SEAT, CHECKING CHILD SEAT RESTRAINT FUNCTION, MARKET-SPECIFIC, NOT FOR DRIVER SEAT BELT for the market-specific versions.
- If customer refuses to have a damaged seat belt replaced, an appropriate note should be made in the maintenance schedule.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.