Removing and installing three-point seat belt (rear) - Avant — AUDI
Removing and installing three-point seat belt (rear) - Avant on Audi: 14 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.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: Audi A6 C5 (4B)
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- Make sure that belt tensioner igniter wire is clear of belt.
- After installing bolt (3) and belt tensioner igniter wire, fit noise insulation cap (2) over them.
📋 Procedure
- Remove seat bench (rear) .
- Unscrew bolt (7).
- Remove luggage compartment side trim .
- Detach noise insulation cap (2).
- Unclip belt tensioner igniter wire at lug (4).
- Unplug electrical connector (8) at belt tensioner.
- Remove bolt (3) (1x).
- Take out automatic three-point seat belt (1) with locating element.
- Engage belt tensioner (1) with locating element.
- Clip belt tensioner igniter wire into place at lug (4).
- Make sure that belt tensioner igniter wire is clear of belt.
- After installing bolt (3) and belt tensioner igniter wire, fit noise insulation cap (2) over them.
- Perform remaining installation steps in reverse order of removal.
- On vehicles with belt tensioners, check belt buckle sensors .
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