Seat Belt Height Adjuster, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

-- If parts of the seat belt system are removed due to an accident, replace the belt system bolts.

NOTE:

Replacement seat belt height adjusters are delivered with the slider in the lowest position (installation position).

If removed seat belt height adjusters are reinstalled, these should be placed in the lowest position (installation position).

-- Engage the seat belt height adjuster -2- into the B-pillar.

-- Tighten the bolt -3-.

-- Install the seat belt height adjuster -1- and tighten the bolt -4-.

NOTE:

The seat belt height adjuster button must not be pressed when assembling the B-pillar trim panel.

-- First, insert the B-pillar trim panel -3- upward into the mount on the roof.

Fig 1: Installing B-Pillar Upper Trim

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

The mount -2- for the sliding piece of the B-pillar trim must engage in the retaining pin -1- on the seat belt height adjuster in direction of -arrow-.

-- Seat belt height adjuster replacement part: after installing the B-pillar trim panel, push the slider all the way up with force.

This unlocks the seat belt height adjuster assembly anchorage.

-- When performing the function test, the following conditions must be fulfilled:

The seat belt height adjuster must audibly engage in each of the three possible positions (and also in the highest position).
Belt height adjuster button must return to upper position by itself after being pressed.
The seat belt relay must swing into the vertical position or towards the carrier by itself after tightening the screw.

If any of the listed conditions are not met, then the belt height adjuster assembly must be checked. Replace the belt height adjuster if necessary.