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 ...

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Safety precautions for working on vehicles with start-stop system
Risk of injury due to unexpected engine start In vehicles with activated Start/Stop system, the engine may start up unexpectedly. The status of the Start/Stop system is indicated by a message in the dash panel insert. – Deactivate Start/Stop syste ...

Assembly overview - foot rest and floor covering, LHD vehicles
1 - Foot rest Removing and installing → Chapter Must fully engage into bracket. 2 - Nut Qty. 3 2 Nm 3 - Bracket Removing and installing → Chapter 4&nbs ...

Removing and installing rear door trim
Note Removal and installation is described for the rear door trim on driver side. Follow same instructions for the front passenger side as appropriate. Special tools and workshop equipment required ...