Jetta SportWagen L5-2.5L (CBUA) (2009)
Seat Belt Tensioner: Vehicle Damage Warnings
Repairs on Vehicles With Belt Tensioners
Repairs On Vehicles With Belt Tensioners
CAUTION:
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Mechanically ignited belt tensioners without a carrier recognition (triggering lock) must be removed before starting cutting,
straightening and/or bending operations.
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Disconnect the battery ground (GND) strap for electrically ignited belt tensioners.
NOTE: If the seat belt is rolled on completely, the carrier recognition (triggering lock) will prevent the belt tensioner being ignited (triggered) in
an accident.
CAUTION:
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The seat belt must not be unrolled (pulled out) on belt tensioners with a carrier recognition (triggering lock) when performing cutting,
straightening and/or bending operations.
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If during cutting, straightening and/or bending operations there is a requirement to make large jolts, then seat belt tensioners with a
carrier recognition (triggering lock) must be removed.
The following vehicles do not have a belt tensioner with carrier recognition (triggering lock):
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Golf from MY 1992
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Golf Cabriolet from MY 1994
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Passat from MY 1988
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Passat from MY 1994
Removing and installing seat belts with belt tensioners
Belt Tensioner Applications
Safety Regulations For Belt Tensioners
Safety Regulations For Belt Tensioners
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Testing, removing, installing and repair work may only be performed by qualified personnel.
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The pyrotechnic propellant has no expire date, i.e. it has unlimited, maintenance-free life.
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Belt tensioner components may be neither opened nor repaired; always use new parts.
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Belt tensioner units which have been dropped on the floor, must not be installed into a vehicle.
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Belt tensioner units which are mechanically damaged (dents, fractures) must be replaced.
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The belt tensioner unit should be installed immediately after removing them from their packaging.
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If the work is interrupted, the belt tensioner unit should again be placed in its packaging.
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It is not permitted to leave the belt tensioner unit unattended.
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The belt tensioner unit must not be treated with grease, cleaning or similar substances, nor may it be exposed to temperatures above 100 degrees C
(212 degrees F), even for short periods.