Rear three-point seat belt, removing and installing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Identifying Torque Wrench V.A.G. 1332

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Fig 2: Rear Three-Point Seat Belt Remove/Install Components

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1 - Belt module/belt tensioner

Remove upper C-pillar trim → C-pillar trim, removing and installing .
Remove rear shelf → Rear shelf, removing and installing .
Remove insulation part under rear shelf.
Remove luggage compartment side trim → Luggage compartment side trim, removing and installing .

Remove bolt - 2 - on belt module/belt tensioner - 1 - from luggage compartment from below.
Loosen bolt - 5 - on outer seat anchorage point (eyes on end of belt).
To disconnect harness connector - 7 -, open retainer using a screwdriver (USA).
Loosen cable with clip.

When installing belt module - 1 -, ensure bolt - 2 - is in small diameter hole in retainer - 3 - both during and after tightening.
Ensure noise protection cap - 8 - on belt module - 1 - is seated correctly.
Ensure the belt tensioner wire - 4 - is clipped in and not in belt area.
Ensure connector - 7 - (USA) is engaged correctly.

2 - Screw

3 - Belt module/belt tensioner locking holes

4 - Belt tensioner cable with clip

5 - Screw

6 - Seat belt

7 - Belt tensioner connector

8 - Noise protection cap