New Beetle L5-2.5L (BPR) (2007)
Repairs and Inspections Required After a Collision: Service and Repair
Seat Belts, Checking
Seat Belts
Seat Belts, Checking
CAUTION!
The seat belt system is to be systematically checked after every accident! If damage has been found according to check points, the
customer is to be notified of the necessity of a seat belt replacement.
Check Points:
‹› Belt webbing check
‹› Check the belt tensioner (locking function)
‹› Visual inspection of the seat belt latch
‹› Seat belt latch function test
‹› Belt Guide Rings and Locking Tongue, Checking
‹› Checking the mounting components and mounting points
‹› Check the lap belt tensioner
‹› If customer refuses to have a damaged seat belt replaced, appropriate note should be made.
Belt Webbing Check
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Pull the belt webbing fully out of the tensioner or the lap belt adjustment tongue.
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Check the belt webbing for contamination, wash with mild soap solution if necessary =>operating instructions.
‹› If one of the depicted types of damage (1 and 2) is detected on a vehicle which has been in an accident, the seat belt must be replaced together with
the belt latch.
‹› If damage as illustrated under points 1, 2 or 3 is determined on vehicle which has not been involved in an accident, it is sufficient to replace
damaged belt only.
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1 - Belt webbing cut, torn or chafed.