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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Checking belt webbing

This page gives the procedure for inspecting Volkswagen Golf Mk7 seat belt webbing: pull it fully out of the inertia reel, check for soiling and specific damage types illustrated in the chapter, and wash with mild soapy solution if needed.

Procedure
–  Pull belt completely out of inertia reel or lap belt adjustment plate.
–  Check belt webbing for soiling, and if necessary wash with a mild soapy solution → Owner's Manual.
  •   If either of the types of damage illustrated below (1 and 2) are determined on accident vehicle, renew seat belt complete with belt buckle.
  •   If damage as illustrated under points 1, 2, 3 and/or 4 is determined on a vehicle which has not been involved in an accident, it is sufficient to renew damaged belt only.
   
   

1 - Belt webbing cut, torn or chafed.
1 - Belt webbing cut, torn or chafed.

   

2 - Torn webbing loops on belt edge.
2 - Torn webbing loops on belt edge.
   

3 - Burns caused by cigarettes or similar.
3 - Burns caused by cigarettes or similar.
   

4 - One edge of belt deformed or wavy
4 - One edge of belt deformed or wavy

    Questions & answers

    Checking belt webbing — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    How do I check Golf Mk7 belt webbing after an accident?
    Pull the belt out fully. Check for soiling, cuts, fraying, distortion or discolouration. Wash with mild soap if soiled. Replace if any structural damage is found.
    Checking seat belts
      WARNING The seat belt system must be inspected systematically after every accident! If damage is determined at any ...

    Checking inertia reel (locking mechanism)
    The inertia reel has two locking functions.   The first locking function is triggered by the belt being jerked out of the reel (belt exten ...

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