Touareg V8-4.2L (BHX) (2004)
‹› Replace seat belt complete with safety belt latch if belt tongue fails even only once to engage properly in safety belt latch during at least 5 tests.
Check release mechanism:
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Press the safety belt latch to release the safety belt.
‹› With the safety belt relaxed, the lock tongue must spring out of safety belt latch without assistance.
‹› Perform test at least 5 times. Replace the safety belt completely together with the safety belt latch if the lock tongue fails to spring out even once.
CAUTION!
Under no circumstances may grease be used to eliminate noise or stiffness at belt buckle buttons.
Belt Latch, Inspecting
Belt Latch, Inspecting
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Inspect belt buckle for cracks and fracturing.
‹› If damaged, replace safety belt complete with belt buckle.
Belt Webbing, Checking
Belt Webbing, Checking
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Pull belt completely out of retractor or lap belt adjustment tongue.
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Inspect belt straps for soiling and, if necessary, wash with mild soap solution.
‹› If a vehicle has been involved in an accident and any of the following damage exists (belt cut, torn or chafed) or (fabric loops at the belt edge
torn), replace complete seat belt with buckle.
‹› If a vehicle has not been involved in an accident and exhibits damage as described below, it is sufficient to replace only the damaged seat belt.
Possible damages
Belt webbing cut, torn or chafed.