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Removing and installing three-point seat belt (front) - vehicles with 3 doors — AUDI

Removing and installing three-point seat belt (front) - vehicles with 3 doors 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 A1 (8X, 2010–2018)

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  • Make sure electrical connectors are fitted correctly (as far as stop) and engage audibly.

📋 Procedure

  1. ⚠ 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.
  2. Remove belt end fitting (front) .
  3. Remove side trim .
  4. Remove B-pillar trim .
  5. Guide belt out of B-pillar trim.
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  1. ⚠ Before handling the belt tensioner units (e.g. unplugging the electrical connector) the mechanic must discharge static electricity by briefly touching the door striker plate, or similar. — Unscrew bolt (2) for belt guide fitting.
  2. Release connector locking element with a small screwdriver (arrow) and unplug electrical connector (1) for belt tensioner.
  3. Remove bolt (4) and take automatic belt retractor (3) out of mounting. [Note: Make sure electrical connectors are fitted correctly (as far as stop) and engage audibly.]
  4. ⚠ Observe safety regulations for pyrotechnic components .Before handling pyrotechnic components (e.g. plugging in the electrical connector) the mechanic must discharge any static electricity. This can be done by briefly touching the door striker plate, or similar. — Insert automatic belt retractor with locating element (1) in mounting (2)(arrow) and tighten bolt.
  5. ⚠ 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. — With ignition switched on, connect battery earth wire Electrical system27Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.