Front Seat Belts: Removing

NOTE:

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

WARNING:

Observe safety precautions for belt tensioners. Refer to SEAT BELT TENSIONERS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

-- Disconnect the battery. Refer to [For transmission(s) 0A6, 09M] Removal and Installation

-- Remove the B-pillar upper trim. Refer to B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM, LOOSENING FROM MOUNTS AND SECURING

-- Remove the B-pillar lower trim. Refer to LOWER B-PILLAR TRIM

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

Fig 1: Identifying Bolt -1- And Belt Anchor -2-

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-- Remove the two bolts -1- (4.5 Nm) and remove the belt guide -2-.

Fig 2: Identifying Bolts -1- And Belt Guide -2-

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NOTE:

When installing, make sure the belt guide is correctly installed.

-- Remove bolt -1- (40 Nm) and remove belt relay -2- from belt height adjuster.

Fig 3: Identifying Bolt -1- And Belt Relay -2-

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-- Remove screw -1- (40 Nm) and remove automatic belt retractors -2- from B-pillar.

Fig 4: Identifying Screw -1- And Automatic Belt Retractors -2-

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WARNING:

Electrostatic charges may result in involuntary deployment of the belt tensioner. Therefore, the technician must discharge static electricity from the body before disconnecting the ignition wire and ground wire. This is done, for example, by briefly touching the body or the door striker or pin.

-- Disconnect wiring harness from belt inertia reels.