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Central rear abdominal three-point safety belt and belt latch - remove and install — VW

Central rear abdominal three-point safety belt and belt latch - remove and install on VW: 5 steps, 1 torque figure.

Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

5 steps 1 torque figure

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 9B1, 9B3

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

TorqueFastener / step
40 Nm (30 lb-ft)Moment of screw tightening (1) =

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

  1. Fold the rear seat.
  2. Remove the screws (1).
  3. Moment of screw tightening (1) = 40 Nm. — 40 Nm (30 lb-ft)
  4. Remove the belt latches (2) (on the right side with the abdominal belt).
  5. Installation is performed in the reverse sequence to the removal.

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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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.