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Removing and installing three-point seat belt (rear) in rear seat backrest — AUDI

Removing and installing three-point seat belt (rear) in rear seat backrest on Audi: 11 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.

11 steps

🧭 Before you start

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

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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 rear seat bench .
  2. Remove 2/3 section (right-side) of split rear seat backrest .
  3. Remove backrest cover with backrest padding for rear seat bench .
  4. ⚠ Observe safety regulations for pyrotechnic components .Observe disposal regulations for pyrotechnic components .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 (4).
  5. To do so, use a small screwdriver (1) to release connector locking element (3) and unplug electrical connector (2).
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  1. Unscrew nut (1).
  2. Disengage three-point seat belt (2) and detach.
  3. Thread out belt (3).
  4. If components of the belt system are removed following an accident, renew the securing bolts for the belt system.
  5. Insert three-point seat belt with locating element (1) in mounting (2)(arrow) and tighten nut. [Note: Make sure electrical connectors are fitted correctly (as far as stop) and engage audibly.Make sure that wiring is not trapped.]
  6. ⚠ 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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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.