Inspecting Seat Belts; Points To Check - Volkswagen Golf Variant 2007 Workshop Manual

Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤
General body repairs, interior - Edition 12.2009
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Inspecting 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.
Check points:
♦ Check belt webbing
♦ Check inertia reel (locking mechanism)
♦ Visually check belt buckle
♦ Check operation of belt buckle
♦ Check belt guide fittings and latch plate
♦ Check securing parts and anchorage points
2.1

Points to check

2.1.1 Checking belt webbing
– Pull belt webbing completely out of inertia reel.
– Check belt webbing for soiling, and if necessary wash with a
mild soapy solution ⇒ Owner's Manual .
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