Removing and installing third rear three-point seat belt (fixed backrest, rear) — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A4 B6/B7 (8E)

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• Make sure connector (9) (USA) engages properly.
• Belt-fastened sensor must be checked on vehicles with belt tensioner .

📋 Procedure

1. Remove seat bench (rear): vehicles up to 10.2004 , vehicles from 11.2004 onwards .
2. Remove rear seat backrest .
3. Unscrew bolt (2).
4. Unclip belt guide trim (8).
5. Fixed rear seat backrest: Remove rear shelf .

6. To unplug connector (9), use screwdriver to unfasten catch (USA).
7. Remove bolt (5) (1x).
8. Remove belt tensioner (1).
9. With belt tensioner (1) removed, screw in bolt (5) one to two turns.
10. Fit belt tensioner (1) with bolt (5) in mountings and press belt tensioner (1) forwards as far as it will go.
11. Tighten bolt (5).
12. Tighten bolt (2).
13. Thread in belt (10) without twisting in latch trim (3).
14. Guide belt (10) in direction of (arrow A) around latch trim (3) and thread in in direction of (arrow B).
15. Make sure connector (9) (USA) engages properly.
16. Clip triggering wire of belt tensioner into retainer(6), keeping the wire taut.
17. Clip belt guide (8) into rear shelf (7).
18. Belt-fastened sensor must be checked on vehicles with belt tensioner .

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