Seat Belt Latch Function Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, and 2013 Volkswagen Beetle. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
After every accident the seat belt system must be inspected systematically! If damage is determined when inspecting the check points, customer must be informed regarding necessity of changing belts.
Checking seat belt latch:
-- Insert belt tongue into belt buckle until it clicks into place. Check whether the locking mechanism is properly engaged by giving the belt webbing a firm jerk.
- Replace the seat belt complete with seat belt latch if belt tongue fails even only once to engage properly in seat belt latch during at least 5 tests.
Check release mechanism:
-- Press the seat belt latch to release the seat belt.
-- With the seat belt relaxed, the lock tongue must spring out of seat belt latch without assistance.
- Perform the test at least 5 times. Replace the seat belt completely together with the seat belt latch if the lock tongue fails to spring out even once.
WARNING:
Under no circumstances may grease be used to eliminate noise or stiffness at seat belt latch buttons.