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:
Drink
holders in the front centre console
Fig. 118 In the lower part of the centre
console: opening the drink holder
Fig. 119 In the lower part of the centre
console: closing the front drink holder
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings There are various versions of the drink holder in the
fron ...
2-pack HS mixture surfacer
Designation:
2-pack HS mixture surfacer -LGF 810 150 A4-, white
2-pack HS mixture surfacer -LGF 810 151 A4-, black
2-pack HS mixture surfacer -LGF 810 152 A4-, red
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Releasing gas and draining rear gas-filled shock absorbers, DCC shock
absorbers
Clamp gas-filled shock absorber vertically in vice.
WARNING
Safety goggles must be worn when drilling.
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Drill a 3 mm hole -A- through
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