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 ...

Other materials:

Upgrade kit -VAS 1978/50-
Upgrade kit -VAS 1978/50- is required to bring the “old”wiring harness repair set -VAS 1978- up to the latest standard of wiring harness repair set -VAS 1978A-. The upgrade kit comprises of 4 assembly and 10 release tools, a new set of crimping plier ...

Safety precautions when using testers and measuring instruments during a road test
Risk of injury through insecure testing and measuring instruments When the front passenger airbag is triggered in an accident, insufficiently secured testing and measuring instruments become dangerous projectiles. – Secure testing and measuring in ...

Removing and installing mounting bracket
Special tools and workshop equipment required Note Removal and installation are described only for the right door handle bracket. The right side is similar. Removing ...