Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Checking belt guide fittings and latch plates

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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 belt use can be recognized by smooth wear, free of lines.)

–	Inspect for deformation, fracturing and cracks in plastic.

If scoring and/or damage is determined, renew seat belt complete with belt latch.

Checking operation of belt buckle

Checking belt buckle – Push latch plate into belt buckle until it engages audibly. Check whether locking mechanism is properly engaged ...

Checking securing parts and anchorage points after an accident

Latch plate deformed (stretched) Height adjustment does not function. Anchorage points (seat, pillars, und ...

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Safety precautions during road tests in which test and measuring equipment is used
Risk of injury due to unsecured test and measuring equipment If a front passenger airbag is triggered during an accident, unsecured test and measuring equipment can become dangerous projectiles. – Secure test and measuring equipment with seat belts on ...

Assembly overview - fog lights, GTI and GTD
1 - Bolt Specified torque: 2 Nm 2 - Bolt Specified torque: 2 Nm 3 - Fog lights These LEDs cannot be renewed. If one of the LEDs fails, the entire fog light needs to ...

Stowage compartment on the front passenger side
Fig. 113 Stowage compartment on the front passenger side Fig. 114 Open stowage compartment on the front passenger side First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Opening and closing the stowage compartment If necessary, unlock the stowage compartment. The st ...