Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: 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 extension acceleration). |
| – |
Pull belt out of inertia reel with firm jerk. |
| |
Will not lock - renew seat belt complete with buckle. |
| |
If difficulties are experienced when belt is extended or
retracted, first check whether position of inertia reel has been
altered. |
| |
The second locking function is triggered by a change in
vehicle speed (vehicle-dependent locking function). |
WARNING
| For safety reasons, the road test should be carried
out on a traffic-free stretch to ensure that other road
users are not endangered. |
|
| – |
Accelerate vehicle to 20 km/h and then carry out emergency
braking with foot brake. |
| |
If seat belt is not locked by locking mechanism during
braking procedure, renew seat belt complete with buckle. |
|
|
|
Visually inspecting belt buckle
| Inspect belt buckle for cracks and chips. |
| |
If damage is determined, renew seat belt complete with belt
buckle. |
|
Procedure
–
Pull belt completely out of inertia reel or lap belt
adjustment plate.
–
Check belt we ...
Checking belt buckle
–
Push latch plate into belt buckle until it engages audibly.
Check whether locking mechanism is properly engaged ...
Other materials:
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Warning and indicator lamps
→ Ignition lock
→ Starter button
→ Starting the engine
→ Stopping the engine
→ Electronic immobilizer
→ Engine preheati ...
Removing and installing rear window wiper motor -V12-
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
Removing
–
Remove wiper arm
→ Chapter.
...
Preface
The contents of this guide are separated into two parts.
The first part contains information and important notes on
the subject of “Trailer operation”. The technical prerequisites
for towing trailers or the function of the trailer control ...
© 2016-2023 Copyright www.vwgolf.org
Checking belt webbing
Checking operation of belt buckle