Checking Seat Belts; Checking Belt Webbing - Volkswagen Jetta 2011 Service Manual

Jetta 2011 ➤ , Jetta Hybrid 2013 ➤
General body repairs, interior - Edition 06.2012
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Checking seat belts

WARNING
The seat belt system must be inspected systematically after
every accident! If damage is determined at any of the points to
be checked, customer must be informed regarding necessity
of changing belts.
Points to check
♦ Check belt webbing
♦ Check inertia reel (locking mechanism)
♦ Visually check belt buckle
♦ Check operation of belt buckle
♦ Check belt guide fittings and latch plates
♦ Check securing parts and anchorage points
Caution
If the customer refuses to have a damaged seat belt renewed,
an appropriate comment should be made in the service notes.
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Checking belt webbing

Procedure
– Pull belt completely out of inertia reel or lap belt adjustment
plate.
– Check belt webbing for soiling, and if necessary wash with a
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