Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Checking inertia reel (locking mechanism)
| The inertia reel has two locking functions. |
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The first locking function is triggered by the belt being
jerked out of the reel (belt extension acceleration). |
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Pull belt out of inertia reel with firm jerk. |
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Will not lock - renew seat belt complete with buckle. |
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If difficulties are experienced when belt is extended or
retracted, first check whether position of inertia reel has been
altered. |
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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. |
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Accelerate vehicle to 20 km/h and then carry out emergency
braking with foot brake. |
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If seat belt is not locked by locking mechanism during
braking procedure, renew seat belt complete with buckle. |
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Visually inspecting belt buckle
| Inspect belt buckle for cracks and chips. |
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If damage is determined, renew seat belt complete with belt
buckle. |
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Procedure
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Pull belt completely out of inertia reel or lap belt
adjustment plate.
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Checking belt buckle
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Push latch plate into belt buckle until it engages audibly.
Check whether locking mechanism is properly engaged ...
Other materials:
Removing and installing door
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Door alignment tool -3320-
Universal joint for 3320 -3320/1
Bit for 3320 -3320/2-
Bit for 3320 -3320/3-
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
Socket -3410-
Setting gauge -3371-
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Removing and installing window slot inner seal
Note
Removal and installation are only described for the left
window slot inner seal. Removal and installation of the right
window slot outer seal are similar.
Removing
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R ...
General notes on tyre noise
Tyre noise that can be heard by the human ear is caused by
vibrations which are transmitted by the air from the source of
the sound to our ears.
Of interest here are the noises caused by certain
characteristics and effects while the tyre ...
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