Removing and installing belt end fitting (front) - NAR version — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q3 (8U, 2011–2018); platform code 84

📋 Procedure

1. Remove front seat .
2. Remove sill panel trim (front) .
3. Remove B-pillar trim (bottom) .
4. Unscrew nuts (arrows) for reinforcement for floor covering.
5. Disengage floor covering (1) (along with reinforcement) from side member and pull to one side.

6. Disengage electrical connector (2) for belt tensioner (front) from cover and move clear.
7. Pull floor covering to one side in vicinity of belt end fitting and cut through cable ties (arrows).
8. Unclip cover (1) for belt end fitting from side member and detach.
9. Using a screwdriver, open cover (2) for belt end fitting (1) at catch (arrow) and slide to the side.
10. Press retaining tabs of securing clip towards each other (arrows A) with pliers.
11. At the same time slide anchoring pin (2) and securing clip (3) in direction of (arrow B) to release them.
12. Disengage anchoring pin from securing clip in belt end fitting (1).
13. Unscrew bolt (1) and detach belt guide fitting (2).
14. Engage anchoring pin (2) in securing clip (3) and slide both in direction of (arrow A) until retaining tabs engage (arrows B).

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