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

Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual / General body repairs, interior / Technical data / Safety information / Checking belt guide fittings and latch plates

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

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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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