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Removing and installing outer three-point seat belt (rear) - A3 Sportback — AUDI

Removing and installing outer three-point seat belt (rear) - A3 Sportback on Audi: 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.

10 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A3 (8V, 2012–2020); platform code 85

  • Renewed: bolts for the belt system

📋 Procedure

  1. Remove luggage compartment side trim .
  2. Remove sill panel trim .
  3. Remove intermediate cover .
  4. Remove bolt (1) from belt end fitting (2).
  5. Loosen bolt (1) approx. 5 turns.
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  1. Slide three-point seat belt (2) to rear (arrow) and take out of mounting.
  2. If components of the belt system are removed following an accident, renew the bolts for the belt system.
  3. Insert three-point seat belt with locating element and bolt (2) in mounting (3).
  4. Press three-point seat belt (1) forwards as far as stop (arrow) and at the same time tighten bolt.
  5. Tighten bolt (1) at belt end fitting.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.