Removing and installing rear outer belt guide II (Avant) — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6 C6 (4F, 2004–2011)

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• Before handling the airbag units (e.g. unplugging the electrical connector) the mechanic must discharge static electricity by briefly touching the door striker plate, or similar. — Remove side airbag .
• For greater clarity the seat belt is not shown.
• Belt guide II and bracket for load guard must be pre-assembled for installation. Assembly in the vehicle is not possible.
• Make sure electrical connectors are fitted correctly (as far as stop) and engage audibly.
• If the airbag warning lamp K75 indicates a fault following installation, you must interrogate, erase and then re-interrogate the event memory .

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Observe the safety regulations for working on airbags . — Disconnect battery earth wire 27.
2. Remove rear seat bench .
3. ⚠ Before handling the airbag units (e.g. unplugging the electrical connector) the mechanic must discharge static electricity by briefly touching the door striker plate, or similar. — Remove side airbag .
4. Remove luggage compartment side trim .
5. Remove bolts (2) (2x). [Note: For greater clarity the seat belt is not shown.]

6. Detach retainer (3) with belt guide II (4) from belt guide (1).
7. Unclip retaining tab (arrow A) on retainer (2).
8. Swivel out belt guide II (1) in direction of (arrow).
9. At the same time, unclip fastener (arrow B).
10. Detach retainer (2) from belt guide II (1). [Note: Belt guide II and bracket for load guard must be pre-assembled for installation. Assembly in the vehicle is not possible.]
11. As shown in illustration, position belt guide II (1) at retainer (2).
12. Swivel belt guide II (1) in direction of (arrow) and insert fastener (arrow B) on retainer (2) in recess (arrow A) of belt guide II (1).
13. Press belt guide II (1) against bracket (2) until retaining tab (arrow) on belt guide II engages. [Note: Make sure electrical connectors are fitted correctly (as far as stop) and engage audibly.]
14. ⚠ Observe the safety regulations for working on airbags .Before handling the airbag units (e.g. unplugging the electrical connector) the mechanic must discharge static electricity by briefly touching the door striker plate, or similar. — Switch on ignition.
15. ⚠ The battery must be connected with the ignition switched on. If pyrotechnic components (e.g. airbag or belt tensioner) are inexpertly repaired, this may result in unwanted triggering after connecting the battery. There must not be anyone in the vehicle while you are connecting the battery. — Connect battery earth wire with ignition switched on 27.
16. If the airbag warning lamp K75 indicates a fault following installation, you must interrogate, erase and then re-interrogate the event memory .

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