Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing front 3-point seat belt, 2-door model

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Removing

WARNING

Observe safety instructions for pyrotechnic components → Chapter.

Observe disposal regulations for pyrotechnic components → Chapter.

–	For “e-Golfs” or “Golf GTEs”, disconnect the maintenance connector for high-voltage system -TW-.

–	Disconnect battery earth cable with ignition switched on → Electrical system; Rep. gr.27.

–	Remove side trim panel → Chapter.

–	Remove front belt end fitting, 2-door model → Chapter.

–	Remove front belt guide, 2-door model → Chapter.

Removing and installing front 3-point seat belt, 2-door model

–	Remove bolt -1-.

–	Remove belt guide fitting -2- with belt webbing.

WARNING

Before handling pyrotechnic components (e.g. separating the electrical connector), the person handling them must ensure that he/she is “electrically discharged”. To do this e.g. briefly touch the door striker plate.

Removing and installing front 3-point seat belt, 2-door model

–	Release connector locking device -arrow- using a small screwdriver and pull off connector for seat belt tensioner igniter 1 -item 1-.

–	Unscrew bolt -3- and remove belt inertia reel -2- from mounting.

Installing

WARNING

Observe safety instructions for pyrotechnic components → Chapter.

Before handling pyrotechnic components (e.g. connecting the electrical connector), the person handling them must ensure that he/she is “electrically discharged”. To do this e.g. briefly touch the door striker plate.

Install in reverse order, but note the following:

–	If parts of the belt system are removed because of an accident, the belt system bolts must be renewed.

Note

Ensure that the electrical connectors are pushed fully onto stop and engage audibly.

Removing and installing front 3-point seat belt, 2-door model

–	Fit belt inertia reel ensuring that anti-rotation tab -1- engages in mounting -2--arrow- and tighten bolt.

Removing and installing front 3-point seat belt, 2-door model

–	Connect connector -1- to igniter -arrow A-.

–	Press in connector lock -2--arrow B-. Doing so, the connector will be fully inserted into igniter and locked at the same time.

WARNING

Battery must be connected with ignition switched on. If pyrotechnic components (e.g. airbag, seat belt tensioners) are repaired incorrectly, undesired triggering may occur after the battery is connected. Ensure that nobody is in vehicle when connecting battery.

Removing and installing front 3-point seat belt, 2-door model

–	For “e-Golfs” or “Golf GTEs”, connect the maintenance connector for high-voltage system -TW-.

–	Connect battery earth cable with ignition switched on → Electrical system; Rep. gr.27.

WARNING

If the ignition has not yet been switched on after the battery has been reconnected “warning lamps in dash panel insert are off”, the ignition (key or button) must only be switched on while sitting on the driver seat and with the seat set to rearmost position.

Specified torques

→ Chapter „Assembly overview - front three-point seat belt, 2-door model“

For vehicles with control unit for front left belt tensioner -J854- or control unit for front right belt tensioner -J855-, the airbag control unit -J234- must be adapted in → Guided fault finding after renewing the seat belt. If the → Guided fault finding is already running, then refresh test plan “15 - Airbag”.

Removing and installing front 3-point seat belt, 2-door model

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