Overview - Rear Seat Belt Latch

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Rear Seat Belt Latch

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Left Dual Seat Belt Latch
- Always replace if the belt tensioner has deployed when the belt is buckled
- With Driver Side Rear Seat Belt Switch -E258-
- Removing and Installing. Refer to REAR SEAT BELT LATCH, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- When tightening push the belt latch assembly against the stop.
- Must make contact with the stop.
Center Seat Belt Latch
- Always replace if the belt tensioner has deployed when the belt is buckled
- With Center Rear Seat Belt Switch -E609-
- Removing and Installing. Refer to REAR SEAT BELT LATCH, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- When tightening push the belt latch assembly against the stop.
- Must make contact with the stop.
Right Seat Belt Latch with Rear Center Belt End Fitting
- Always replace if the belt tensioner has deployed when the belt is buckled
- With Passenger Side Rear Seat Belt Switch -E259-
- Removing and Installing. Refer to REAR SEAT BELT LATCH, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Must lie on stop when tightening the nut.
Nut
- 40 Nm
- Replace the bolt if it was removed because of an accident when the seat belt was buckled.
Connector
- For Passenger Side Rear Seat Belt Switch -E259-
Nut
- 40 Nm
- Replace the bolt if it was removed because of an accident when the seat belt was buckled.
Connector
- For Driver Side Rear Seat Belt Switch -E258- and Center Rear Seat Belt Switch -E609-.