Removing and installing front three-point seat belt, Cabriolet — VW

🧭 Before you start

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• During installation, make sure that the lug (3) of the belt inertia reel (2) is inserted in the mounting on the body (arrow).
• When threading belt tongue into guide pin, make sure that code plate (4) faces towards B-pillar.

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Observe general safety regulations when working on airbag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotechnic components) .Observe special instructions for belt tensioners (see the separate procedure). — Disconnect vehicle battery Electrical system 27. Battery; Disconnecting and reconnecting battery.
2. Remove side trim panel (see the separate procedure).
3. Remove sill strip (see the separate procedure).
4. Remove belt anchor rail (see the separate procedure).
5. Guide belt out of belt anchor rail.

6. Unscrew bolt (1) and remove belt (2) together with belt anchor.
7. ⚠ Electrostatic discharges may result in unintentional triggering of belt tensioner. Therefore, the mechanic must electrostatically discharge him/herself before disconnecting the igniter and earth wires. This can be done by briefly touching the body or striker plate of the door. — Detach electrical connectors (1) from belt inertia reel (2).
8. Disconnect electrical connector (2) from belt inertia reel (1).
9. Remove bolt (1).
10. Remove belt inertia reel (2) with lug (3) from B-pillar (arrow).
11. During installation, make sure that the lug (3) of the belt inertia reel (2) is inserted in the mounting on the body (arrow).
12. Tighten new screw (1).
13. When threading belt tongue into guide pin, make sure that code plate (4) faces towards B-pillar.
14. Further installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.
15. Connect vehicle battery Electrical system 27. Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery.

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