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

-- Remove the rear outer belt end fitting. 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, AVANT .

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

Versions with rear seat belt tensioner igniter:

WARNING:

Follow all Safety Precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
Follow all regulations when disposing of pyrotechnic components. Refer to AIRBAG, BELT TENSIONER AND BATTERY CUT-OUT UNITS, STORING, TRANSPORTING AND DISPOSING .

-- Turn on the ignition.

-- Disconnect the battery ground cable with the ignition turned on. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

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: Identifying Releasing Connector Lock

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-- 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: Identifying Three-Point Seat Belt, Removal

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-- Loosen the bolt -1-.

-- Disengage the three-point seat belt -2- -arrow- and remove it.