Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Checking belt guide fittings and latch plates

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Plastic-coated fittings show fine, parallel scoring after stress on belt system (when belt was fastened during accident). (On the other hand, wear caused by frequent belt use can be recognized by smooth wear, free of lines.)

–	Inspect for deformation, fracturing and cracks in plastic.

If scoring and/or damage is determined, renew seat belt complete with belt latch.

Checking operation of belt buckle

Checking belt buckle – Push latch plate into belt buckle until it engages audibly. Check whether locking mechanism is properly engaged ...

Checking securing parts and anchorage points after an accident

Latch plate deformed (stretched) Height adjustment does not function. Anchorage points (seat, pillars, und ...

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Assembly overview - selector mechanism, manufacturer ZF
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Air conditioner compressor without magnetic clutch, with elastic drive coupling
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Evacuating refrigerant circuit using air conditioner service station
Always follow the procedure described in the user's manual for your air conditioner service station. The procedure described here is that for air conditioner service station -VAS 6007A-. Before the refrigerant circ ...