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

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6/A7 C7 (4G, 2011–2018); platform code 4X

• Renewed: bolts for the belt system

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• Make sure electrical connectors are fitted correctly (as far as stop) and engage audibly.Make sure that wiring is not trapped.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove outer belt end fitting (rear) .
2. Remove rear shelf .
3. Remove luggage compartment side trim .
4. Remove belt guides (rear) .
5. Detach noise insulation for automatic belt retractor.

6. ⚠ Observe safety regulations for pyrotechnic components .Observe disposal regulations for pyrotechnic components . — With ignition switched on, disconnect battery earth wire Electrical system27Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery.
7. ⚠ Before handling pyrotechnic components (e.g. unplugging the electrical connector) the mechanic must discharge any static electricity. This can be done by briefly touching the door striker plate, or similar. — Unplug electrical connector.
8. To do so, release connector locking element (2) with a small screwdriver (arrow) and unplug electrical connector (1).
9. Remove bolt (1).
10. Slide three-point seat belt (2) to rear (arrow) and take out of mounting.
11. If components of the belt system are removed following an accident, renew the bolts for the belt system.
12. Insert three-point seat belt with locating element and bolt (2) in mounting (3).
13. Press three-point seat belt (1) forwards as far as stop (arrow) and at the same time tighten bolt. [Note: Make sure electrical connectors are fitted correctly (as far as stop) and engage audibly.Make sure that wiring is not trapped.]
14. ⚠ When working on a vehicle with the ignition switched on or while the drive system is active, the engine can start unexpectedly and exhaust fumes can cause a health hazard in closed rooms. Moving parts can trap or draw in parts of the body and/or clothing (safety hazard). Before switching on the ignition, perform the following steps:Move selector lever to position PActivate parking brake Switch off ignitionOpen bonnetConnect battery charger (e.g. VAS 5095A) to jump-start connections of 12 V electrical system. Switch on ignition — With ignition switched on, connect battery earth wire Electrical system27Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery.

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