Removing Front Three-Point Belt

Information 

• Some of the repair illustrations show only one side of the vehicle. 
• Naturally, some steps also have to be performed on the opposite side of the vehicle as well. 

→ Observe safety regulations for handling seat-belt pretensioner units. → 6X00IN HANDLING AND REPLACING AIRBAG AND SEAT-BELT PRETENSIONER UNITS

→ Observe disposal regulations for seat-belt pretensioner units. → 6X00IN DISPOSAL OF AIRBAG AND SEAT-BELT PRETENSIONER UNITS

→ After disconnecting the battery, wait 1 minute before disconnecting the seat-belt pretensioner unit.

→ Remove ignition key and disconnect the battery. Route or insulate the ground strap so that all contact with a ground carrier is avoided. → DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY

→ If removed for an extended period, the seat-belt pretensioner unit must be stored in a safe place.

→ Transport the seat-belt pretensioner unit in such a way that the seat belt can retract safely if it is actuated.

1. Loosen the cover -1-  on the seat belt mount.
   Fig 1: Loosening Cover On Seat Belt

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   1. 1.1. Insert a screwdriver in between the cover -1-  and seat belt mount -2-  from above.
   2. 1.2. By pressing -A-  and turning -B-  at the same time, detach the cover -1-  from the seat belt mount -2-  and slide it upwards.
2. Remove seat belt mount -2-  from the seat.
   Fig 2: Loosening Seat Belt Mount

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   NOTE: Incorrect handling of spring plate on seat belt mount

   • The seat belt must be replaced.

   → Only bend the spring plate up as far as required to allow you to push the seat belt mount off the mounting pin.

   → The spring plate must be touching the mounting pin during installation with preload.

   1. 2.1. Lift the spring plate -3-  off the mounting pin -4-  (-C-  ).
   2. 2.2. Slide the seat belt mount -2-  down -D-  and pull it off the mounting pin -4-  .
3. Unscrew fastening screw -1-  on the top belt lug and remove it -A-  .
   Fig 3: Detaching Belt Lug

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4. Unscrew fastening screws -2-  for the belt guide -1-  at the B-pillar.
   Fig 4: Identifying Belt Guide And Screws

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5. Release electric plug connection -1-  on the seat-belt pretensioner -a-  and pull it off -A-  .
   Fig 5: Pulling Off Connector On Seat-Belt Pretensioner

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6. Unscrew fastening screws -2 and 3-  and remove seat-belt pretensioner -4-  in an upward direction -B-  .
   Fig 6: Removing Seat-Belt Pretensioner

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