Abdominal belt with double fastening (rear seat without longitudinal regulation) - removal and installation — VW
Abdominal belt with double fastening (rear seat without longitudinal regulation) - removal and installation on VW: 4 steps, 1 torque figure.
Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: VW Fox (5Z)
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- The lining do not need to be removed from the padding.
🔩 Torque settings
Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.
| Torque | Fastener / step |
|---|---|
| 40 Nm (30 lb-ft) | Fasten the fastening nuts (1) of the belt in the hinges (2) with torque |
ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.
📋 Procedure
- Remove the back seat .
- Remove the seat's lining and padding . [Note: The lining do not need to be removed from the padding.]
- Remove the fastening nuts (1) of the belt in the hinges (2).
- Fasten the fastening nuts (1) of the belt in the hinges (2) with torque of (40 Nm) . — 40 Nm (30 lb-ft)
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Who makes these pages, and how
TorqFix was built by a mechanic — after a 2,700 km drive with five roadside repairs that no diagnostic tool could explain.
The figures on this page come from manufacturer workshop documentation and are shown as they are. The page is assembled automatically from that data — it is not written by an AI. The AI works in the chat, where it answers for your specific car. It writes nothing here.
Variants of the same model differ. Cross-check torque against the factory manual for your engine before final tightening.
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The story behind TorqFix →Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.