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Removing and installing three-point seat belt with belt height adjuster — AUDI

Removing and installing three-point seat belt with belt height adjuster on Audi: 18 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.

18 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A4 B6/B7 (8E)

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  • Make sure connector (9) engages properly.

📋 Procedure

  1. ⚠ Observe measures to be taken when disconnecting the battery Electrical system27Battery. — Disconnect battery Electrical system27Battery.
  2. Unfasten A-pillar trim (top) at B-pillar trim .
  3. Unfasten D-pillar trim (top) at B-pillar trim .
  4. Remove B-pillar trim (top) .
  5. Remove B-pillar trim (bottom) .
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  1. Unfasten eye plate (2) of seat belt at outer seat anchorage point.
  2. Release belt (1) from guide (5).
  3. Pay attention to locking element, slacken off bolt (4) and remove belt tensioner (3).
  4. Remove bolt (7) at top of belt height adjuster (6) and detach belt (1) from belt height adjuster.
  5. If belt height adjuster (6) is also to be removed entirely, slacken off bolt (8) at belt height adjuster.
  6. Use screwdriver to unfasten yellow catch at yellow/blue connector (9) and unplug connector.
  7. Fit webbing with a 180° twist (arrow) as shown in illustration.
  8. Arrow (A) points in direction of travel.
  9. Make sure connector (9) engages properly.
  10. Perform remaining installation steps in reverse order of removal. [Note: After installing front passenger's three-point seat belt, check function of belt for child seat .Make sure three-point seat belt is not obstructed by cables, wires, insulation, or similar.Observed measures to be taken after connecting battery. Electrical system27Battery.]
  11. Remove B-pillar trim (top) (5).
  12. Remove bolts (7) and (8).
  13. Lift out belt height adjuster (6). [Note: Do not press button (10) when installing.Check operation after installing trim:Height adjuster must engage audibly in each of the five possible positions (including top position).Following actuation, button must always return automatically to top position.]

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.