GTI L4-2.0L Turbo (BPY) (2007)
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Burn marks from cigarettes or similar.
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One side of belt edge deformed or area of belt edge is wavy.
Check retractor (locking function)
The belt retractor has two locking functions.
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The first locking function is initiated by belt being jerked out of the retractor (belt extraction acceleration).
Checking
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Pull belt webbing out of retractor with a firm jerk.
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No locking function - replace compete seat belt with belt latch.
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If difficulties are experienced when pulling out or retracting belt, first check whether position of retractor has been altered.
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The second locking function is initiated by change in vehicle velocity (vehicle-dependent locking function). For this, the vehicle must be
moved on a level surface.
Checking
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Fasten seat belt.
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Accelerate vehicle to 12 mph (20 km/h) and then perform a full braking maneuver with foot brake.
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If the locking mechanism does not lock the seat belt during the braking maneuver, the complete seat belt with belt latch must be replaced.
CAUTION: For safety reasons, road test should be carried out on traffic-free stretch to ensure that other motorists/pedestrians etc. are
not endangered.
Visually check belt latch
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Inspect belt latch for cracks and chipping.
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If damage is discovered, replace complete seat belt with belt latch.
Check belt latch function
Check belt latch:
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Insert locking tongue into belt latch until it audibly engages. Check whether locking mechanism is properly engaged by giving belt webbing a firm
jerk.
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If locking tongue fails to engage properly in belt latch even once during at least 5 tests, replace complete seat belt with belt latch.
Check release mechanism:
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Release seat belt by pressing button on belt latch with finger pressure.
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When belt is slack, locking tongue must spring out of belt latch on its own.
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Perform test at least 5 times. If locking tongue fails even once to spring out, replace complete seat belt with belt latch.
CAUTION: Under no circumstances may grease be used to eliminate noise or stiffness at belt buckle buttons.
