Beetle L4-2.0L (AEG) (2000)
Seat Belt: Testing and Inspection
Seat Belts, Inspecting
CAUTION: The seatbelt 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 seatbelt replacement.
Check points
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Check belt webbing
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Check automatic retraction (stop function)
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Visual inspection of belt latch
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Function test of belt latch
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Checking guide stops and seatbelt lock tongue
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Check anchoring components and anchoring points
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Check lap belt automatic belt retractor
NOTE: Make a note if customer refuses to allow replacement of damaged seatbelt.
Check belt webbing
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Pull out belt webbing completely from automatic belt retractors or lap belt adjusting tab.
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Check belt webbing for soiling, wash with mild soap solution if necessary operating instructions.
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If one kind of damage (belt webbing cut, torn or chafed) or (webbing loops on belt edge torn) shown in the following is detected on a vehicle
which has been in an accident, replace seatbelt complete with belt lock.
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If one kind of damage described in the following is detected on a vehicle which has not been in an accident, only the damaged seatbelt needs to
be replaced.
Possible damages
Belt webbing cut, torn or chafed.
Webbing loops on belt edge torn.