Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Checking belt webbing

Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual / General body repairs, interior / Technical data / Safety information / Checking belt webbing

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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