Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Checking belt webbing

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Procedure

–	Pull belt completely out of inertia reel or lap belt adjustment plate.

–	Check belt webbing for soiling, and if necessary wash with a mild soapy solution → Owner's Manual.

If either of the types of damage illustrated below (1 and 2) are determined on accident vehicle, renew seat belt complete with belt buckle.

If damage as illustrated under points 1, 2, 3 and/or 4 is determined on a vehicle which has not been involved in an accident, it is sufficient to renew damaged belt only.

1 - Belt webbing cut, torn or chafed.

2 - Torn webbing loops on belt edge.
2 - Torn webbing loops on belt edge.

3 - Burns caused by cigarettes or similar.

4 - One edge of belt deformed or wavy

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WARNING The seat belt system must be inspected systematically after every accident! If damage is determined at any ...

Checking inertia reel (locking mechanism)

The inertia reel has two locking functions. The first locking function is triggered by the belt being jerked out of the reel (belt exten ...

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