Rear Three-Point Seat Belt, Sedan: Removing

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-- Remove the bench seat. Refer to SEAT BENCH/SINGLE SEAT .

CAUTION: Do not press the rear seat backrests onto the center backrest mounting! To prevent damage to the backrest cover, place a foam piece or similar material between the backrest mounting and the backrest!

-- Remove the side luggage compartment cover support, refer to REAR SHELF COMPARTMENT

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

-- Fold the backrest forward.

Fig 1: Identifying Belt End Fitting, Bolts And Automatic Belt Retractor

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-- Mark the installed position of the belt end fitting -1-, i.e. with a scriber.

-- Remove the bolt -2- with the Wrench - Door Adjusting 3320 and the Wrench - Door Adjusting - Box Wrench 3320/2 and loosen the belt end fitting -1- from the body.

-- Remove the bolt -3- and remove the automatic belt retractor -4- from the mount -arrow-.