Removing and installing belt buckle (front), Coupé: Audi TT Mk2
Step-by-step removing and installing belt buckle (front), Coupé for the Audi TT Mk2: 10 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.
Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: Audi TT Mk2 (8J, 2006–2014)
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- The belt buckle for the seat occupied recognition system controlling the deactivation of the front passenger's airbag must ALWAYS be renewed when the front passenger's belt tensioner has been triggered. — Unplug connector (2).
- Make sure electrical connectors are fitted correctly (as far as stop) and engage audibly.
- If airbag warning lamp K75 indicates a fault following installation, you must interrogate, erase and then re-interrogate the fault memory .
📋 Procedure
- Move front seat as far as possible to the rear and upwards.
- Remove front seat:
- ⚠ The belt buckle for the seat occupied recognition system controlling the deactivation of the front passenger's airbag must ALWAYS be renewed when the front passenger's belt tensioner has been triggered. — Unplug connector (2).
- Unfasten cable tie clip (3).
- Unscrew bolt (2) and detach belt buckle (1).
- If the belt buckle for the seat occupied recognition system controlling the deactivation of the front passenger's airbag is renewed, you must complete the form for the seat occupied recognition system stating the serial number and including the bar code sticker of the new belt buckle, and then send the form to the importer.
- Remove bolt from belt buckle. [Note: Make sure electrical connectors are fitted correctly (as far as stop) and engage audibly.]
- Switch on ignition.
- ⚠ The battery must be connected with the ignition switched on. If pyrotechnic components (e.g. airbag or belt tensioner) are inexpertly repaired, this may result in unwanted triggering after connecting the battery. There must not be anyone in the vehicle while you are connecting the battery. — Connect battery earth wire with ignition switched on Electrical system27Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery.
- If airbag warning lamp K75 indicates a fault following installation, you must interrogate, erase and then re-interrogate the fault memory .
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