Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Checking securing parts and anchorage points after an accident

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Latch plate deformed (stretched)

Height adjustment does not function.

Anchorage points (seat, pillars, underbody) distorted or thread damaged

If damage is determined on these parts, renew seat belt complete with belt buckle.

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

Renew anchorage points.

Note

In the case of damage resulting not from an accident but, for example, from wear, only the part which is actually damaged need be renewed.

Checking belt guide fittings and latch plates

Plastic-coated fittings show fine, parallel scoring after stress on belt system (when belt was fastened during accident). (On the other hand, wear caused by frequent ...

Checking seat belt restraint function for holding additional child seats (not for driver seat belt) - country-specific

For the functional check, all surrounding components for the seat belt including the side panel trim must be installed. Activating the restraint func ...

Other materials:

Assembly overview - brake pedal, RHD vehicles
The brake pedal travel must not be restricted by additional floor coverings. Note Do not lubricate or grease the pivot pin. The pivot pin must remain dry. 1 - Bolt 20 Nm 2 - Mounting b ...

Removing and installing manually operated or automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror, with rain and light sensor -G397- and without front camera for driver assist systems -R242-
Removing – Swing interior mirror downwards by approx. 25° as far as stop. – Pull rear cover -2- downwards -arrow- while simultaneously releasing catches -1- using a screwdriver. ...

Driving data
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings The multifunction display (MFD) shows a variety of travel and fuel consumption data. MFA is called up from the selection menu . Switching between displays Vehicles without a multifunction steering wheel: press th ...