Touareg V8-4.2L (BHX) (2004)
Seat Belt Latch: Testing and Inspection
Belt Latch, Checking Function
Belt Latch, Checking Function
Checking safety belt latch:
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Insert belt tongue into belt buckle until it clicks into place. Check whether locking mechanism is properly engaged by giving belt webbing a firm
jerk.
‹› 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.