Removing and installing centre three-point seat belt (2nd row) — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q7 (4L, 2005–2015)

• Renewed: seat belt cover

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• Make sure that backrest is in engaged position, as it could otherwise tilt forwards unintentionally. — Unscrew bolt (2) for belt end fitting/belt (3) at seat frame, paying attention to rubber washer (1).
• Remove any shavings and remains of the pop rivets from the backrest and the seat belt.
• Renew seat belt cover.For correct pop rivet, refer to Electronic parts catalogue
• Use bolt (2) to secure belt end fitting/belt to seat frame. The recess on belt end fitting must point towards protrusion (arrow) on seat frame.

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Observe safety regulations for pyrotechnic components . — Remove seat bench (2/3 bench) .
2. ⚠ Make sure that backrest is in engaged position, as it could otherwise tilt forwards unintentionally. — Unscrew bolt (2) for belt end fitting/belt (3) at seat frame, paying attention to rubber washer (1).
3. Remove backrest cover and padding .
4. Remove pop rivets (A) for securing seat belt cover (B). To do so, drill rivet heads off pop rivets.
5. Take cover out of mounting lugs (arrows) on backrest.

6. Unscrew nut (1) from threaded pin (2).
7. Detach belt reel (3) from threaded pin and also guide out belt (4). [Note: Remove any shavings and remains of the pop rivets from the backrest and the seat belt.]
8. ⚠ Make sure that backrest is in engaged position, as it could otherwise tilt forwards unintentionally. — When installing seat belt make sure that you engage hook of belt reel in opening in backrest. [Note: Renew seat belt cover.For correct pop rivet, refer to Electronic parts catalogue]
9. Use special pop rivet pliersV.A.G 1753A to secure pop rivets for seat belt cover. Align holes in cover with holes in backrest. When riveting, start from centre and work outwards in diagonal sequence.
10. Install backrest cover and padding .
11. Install bolt (2) in belt end fitting/belt (3) and then install rubber washer (1)
12. Use bolt (2) to secure belt end fitting/belt to seat frame. The recess on belt end fitting must point towards protrusion (arrow) on seat frame.

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