Removing rear three-point belt at the left and right

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Porsche Macan and 2015 Porsche Macan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: Incorrect handling of seat-belt pretensioner unit

Triggering of seat-belt pretensioner unit

→ Observe safety regulations for handling seat-belt pretensioner units.

→ Observe disposal regulations for 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. Read and follow work instructions after 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.

Information

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

Unscrew fastening screw -1- securing seat belt mount -2- to the body.

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Release and disconnect electric plug connection -1- on the seat-belt pretensioner -2- .

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Unscrew fastening screw -1- on the seat-belt pretensioner -2- from the luggage compartment.

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Lift seat-belt pretensioner mount up out of the bracket in the bodyshell.