Rear Outer Seat Belts

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NOTE:

Removing and installing on the left side of the vehicle is described here. Removing and installing on the right side is identical.

Removal

-- Remove seat bench. Refer to SEAT BENCH .

-- Remove side upholstery:

With rear side airbags. Refer to SIDE UPHOLSTERY WITH SIDE AIRBAG .
Without rear side airbags. Refer to SIDE UPHOLSTERY WITHOUT SIDE AIRBAG .

-- Remove C-pillar trim. Refer to C-PILLAR TRIM .

-- Remove the rear shelf. Refer to REAR SHELF .

-- Remove the bolt -1- (40 Nm) and remove seat belt guide -2- from body.

Vehicles with Belt Tensioner

-- Disconnect vehicle battery. Refer to [For transmission(s) 0A4, 02E, 09G, 02Q] [For engine(s) BRM, BGP, BPY, BGQ, CBTA, CBEA, CJAA, CBUA, CCTA, CBFA] Removal and Installation

WARNING:

Electrostatic discharges can lead to an unintended deployment of the airbag. Therefore, mechanic must electrostatic discharge him-/herself before disconnecting harness connector. This is done, for example, by briefly touching the chassis or door striker pin.

-- Disconnect wiring harness -3-.

-- Remove the bolt -4- (40 Nm) and remove automatic belt retractors -5- from body -arrow-.

Vehicles without Belt Tensioner

-- Remove the bolt -6- (40 Nm) and remove automatic belt retractors -7- from body -arrow-.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Outer Seat Belt (Sedan), Assembly Overview

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Installation

-- To install, perform the steps used for removal in reverse order.