Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Checking child seat anchors after an accident

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Points to check

Child seat anchors must be checked for damage and deformation after an accident.

Child seat anchors welded to the body or the seats/backrests or bolted in place may not be repaired or straightened.

Child seat anchors bolted to the body or the seats/backrests must be renewed in the event of damage or deformation.

Child seat anchor securing bolts must be renewed if the bracket is damaged.

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