Removing and installing belt height adjuster (front): Audi Q7

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q7 (4L, 2005–2015)

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• Belt height adjustment button must not be pressed when fitting B-pillar trim with slide .Make sure belt height adjuster is in bottom position.
• Make sure mounting (3) of slide of B-pillar trim (1) engages in retaining pin (4) at belt height adjuster.

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 Procedure

1. Operate belt height adjustment button and move belt height adjustment slide to bottom position.
2. Remove B-pillar trim .
3. Move B-pillar trim to side with belt webbing attached.
4. Remove bolt (3).
5. Detach guide fitting (2) with belt (1).

6. Remove bolt (5).
7. Lift belt height adjuster (4) off B-pillar. [Note: When supplied as replacement parts, belt height adjusters are always set to bottom detent position (assembly position).If belt height adjusters are removed and re-fitted, they must be set to bottom detent position (assembly position).]
8. Engage belt height adjuster (4) in B-pillar.
9. Screw in bolt (5) and tighten to specified torque.
10. Install guide fitting (2) and tighten bolt (3) to specified torque. [Note: Belt height adjustment button must not be pressed when fitting B-pillar trim with slide .Make sure belt height adjuster is in bottom position.]
11. Make sure mounting (3) of slide of B-pillar trim (1) engages in retaining pin (4) at belt height adjuster.
12. Install B-pillar trim (1), paying attention to belt webbing (2).
13. After fitting B-pillar trim, press slide firmly upwards (approx. 60 Nm). — 60 Nm (44 lb-ft)
14. Check operation.

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