Bentley Volkswagen.Golf.Jetta.R32.Official.Factory.Repair.Manual.1999-2005

Seatbelts, inspecting
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Seatbelts, inspecting
Caution!
seatbelt system is to be systematically checked after
every accident! If damage has been found according to
check points, customer is to be notified of necessity of
a seatbelt replacement.
Check points
• Check belt webbing
• Check automatic retraction (locking effect)
• Visual check of belt latch
• Function check of belt latch
• Checking guide stops and seatbelt lock tongue
• Check anchoring components and anchoring points
• Checking lap belt automatic retractor.
Note:
• Make a note if customer refuses to allow replacement
of damaged seatbelt.
Belt webbing, checking
- Check belt webbing for soiling, wash with mild soap
solution if necessary. ⇒ Also refer to Owners Manual.
• If one kind of damage (belt webbing cut, torn or
chafed) or (webbing loops on belt edge torn) shown in
following is detected on a vehicle which has been in
an accident, replace seatbelt complete with belt lock.
• If one kind of damage described in following is
detected on a vehicle which has not been in an
accident, only damaged seatbelt needs to be
replaced.
Possible damage
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