Volkswagen Golf / Golf GTI / Golf Variant. Manual - part 363
Vehicles with Reversible Belt Tensioner
– Release and disconnect the connectors -2 and 5-.
– Remove the bolts -1 and 4- and then remove the automatic
belt retractor -3- from the mount.
Installing
WARNING
♦ Observe the safety precautions for pyrotechnical compo‐
nents. Refer to
⇒ “1.2 Safety Precautions for Pyrotechnic Components”,
.
♦ Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example,
connecting the connector), the person handling it must
“discharge static electricity”. This can be done by touching
the door striker pin, for example.
Install in reverse order of removal while paying attention to the
following:
– If parts of the seat belt system are removed due to an accident,
replace the belt system bolts.
Note
Make sure the connectors are pushed in all the way and that they
engage audibly.
– Insert the automatic belt retractor with the anti-twist mecha‐
nism -1- in the mount -2- -arrow- and tighten the bolt.
WARNING
The ignition must be on when connecting the battery. If pyro‐
technic components (for example, airbag, belt tensioner) are
not repaired correctly, they may deploy unintentionally after
connecting battery. There must not be anyone inside the ve‐
hicle when connecting the battery.
– Connect the battery ground cable with the ignition turned on.
Refer to ⇒ Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr. 27 ; Battery; Bat‐
tery, Disconnecting and Connecting .
WARNING
If the ignition is not switched on after the battery is reconnected
- “indicator lamps in the instrument cluster do not light up” - the
ignition (key/button) may only be switched on when the driver
seat is positioned all the way back.
Tightening Specifications
♦ Refer to
⇒ “1.2.1 Overview - Front Three-Point Seat Belt, without Belt