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Outer Rear Three-Point Seat Belt, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Remove the rear outer belt anchor. Refer to REAR OUTER BELT END FITTING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the luggage compartment side trim. Refer to LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT SIDE TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the noise insulation for the automatic belt retractor.

Versions with rear seat belt tensioner igniter: 

WARNING:

-- Turn on the ignition.

-- Disconnect the battery ground cable with the ignition turned on. Refer to GROUND CABLE WITH BATTERY MONITORING CONTROL MODULE -J367-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

WARNING:

Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". This can be done by touching the door striker, for example.

-- Disconnect the connector.

Fig 1: Releasing Connector Lock
GWWA69-10288Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- To do this, release the connector lock -3- using a small screwdriver -1- and remove the electrical connector -2-.

Continuation for all vehicles: 

Fig 2: Three-Point Seat Belt, Removal
GWWA69-10433Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Loosen the bolt -1-.

-- Disengage and remove the automatic belt retractor -2- -arrow-.