Volkswagen Golf / Golf GTI / Jetta. Manual - part 736

 

 

 

 

 

 

Belt webbing cut, torn or chafed

Webbing loops on belt edge torn.

Burned spots from cigarettes or similar.

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One side of belt edge deformed or area of belt edge is wavy

Check automatic retraction (locking effect)

 

Automatic belt retractor has two locking functions.

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first locking function is triggered by quick unrolling of 
belt from automatic belt retractor (belt extraction 
acceleration).  

 

Test

- Pull belt out of automatic belt retractor with firm jerk.  

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No locking effect - replace seatbelt complete with belt 
latch.  

 

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If re are malfunctions when belt is extracted or 
retracted, next check wher position of automatic 
retractor has changed.  

 

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Second locking function is initiated by change in 
vehicle movement sequence (vehicle-dependent 
locking function).  

 

Checking

- Fasten seatbelt. 

- Accelerate vehicle to 12 mph (20 km/h) and n perform full 
braking using foot brake. 

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Replace seat belt complete with belt latch if seat belt 
is not locked by locking mechanism during braking 
procedure.  

 

Caution!  

 

For safety reasons, road test should performed in 

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traffic-free area to ensure that or motorists/pedestrians 
etc. are not endangered.

Visual check of belt latch

 

- Inspect belt latch for cracks and fracturing.  

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If damaged, replace seatbelt complete with belt latch.   

 

Function check of belt latch

 

Check belt latch:

- Insert belt tongue into belt latch until it engages audibly. 
Check wher lock mechanism is engaged by pulling 
forcefully on belt webbing. 

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Replace seat belt complete with belt latch if belt 
tongue fails even only once to engage properly in belt 
latch during at least 5 tests.  

 

Check release:

- Release seatbelt by pressing button on belt lock with 
finger. 

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With seatbelt relaxed, lock tongue must spring out of 
belt lock without assistance.  

 

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Test at least 5 times. Replace seatbelt completely 
with belt lock if lock tongue fails to spring out even 
once.  

 

Caution!  

 

Under no circumstances may lubricant be used to 
eliminate noise or stiffness at belt latch buttons.

Checking guide stops and seatbelt lock tongue

 

Plastic coated guide stops face load (seatbelt on during 
accident) of belt system parallel to small grooves. (Chafing 
created by significant usage, in contrast, is recognizable in 
relation to smooth, stripe-free abrasion)

- Check plastic for deformation, rupture and tearing.  

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For groove build-up and/or damage, replace seatbelt 
completely with lock.  

 

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Check anchoring components and anchoring 
points

 

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Lock strap deformed (stretched)  

 

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Height adjuster not functioning  

 

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Anchoring points (seat, pillar, vehicle floor) warped or 
threading damaged  

 

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If damage is found at components, replace seatbelt 
completely with lock.  

 

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Replace anchoring points.  

 

Note: 

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For damaging not resulting from accident, e.g. general 
wear, replace only damaged component.   

 

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