Removing and installing front three-point seat belt, with belt end anchor tensioner — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf VII Variant (BA), VW Golf VII (5G, 2012–2020); platform code BE1

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• Ensure that the electrical connectors are pushed fully onto stop and engage audibly.

🔩 Torque settings

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

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. ⚠ Observe safety instructions for pyrotechnic components .Observe disposal regulations for pyrotechnic components . — For "“e-Golfs”" or "“Golf GTEs”", disconnect the maintenance connector for high-voltage systemTW.
2. Disconnect battery earth cable with ignition switched on Electrical system27Battery; Connecting and disconnecting battery.
3. Remove upper and lower B-pillar trim .
4. Remove sill moulding .
5. Remove front belt end fitting .

6. Remove front belt guide .
7. Remove bolt (1).
8. Remove belt anchor (2) with belt webbing.
9. ⚠ Before handling pyrotechnic components (e.g. separating the electrical connector), the person handling them must ensure that he/she is "“electrically discharged”". To do this, briefly touch, for example, the door striker plate. — Using a small screwdriver, release connector locking device (arrow), and pull off connector for seat belt tensioner igniter 1 (1).
10. Release and pull off the second connector on the front inertia reel (2) in the same manner, if fitted.
11. Unscrew bolt (3) and remove belt inertia reel (2) from mounting.
12. Release and pull off connectors (2) and (5).
13. Unscrew bolts (1) and (4), and remove belt inertia reel (3) from mounting.
14. ⚠ Observe safety instructions for pyrotechnic components .Before handling pyrotechnic components (e.g. connecting the electrical connector), the person handling them must ensure that he/she is "“electrically discharged”". To do this, briefly touch, for example, the door striker plate. — If parts of the belt system are removed because of an accident, the belt system bolts must be renewed. [Note: Ensure that the electrical connectors are pushed fully onto stop and engage audibly.]
15. Fit belt inertia reel ensuring that anti-rotation tab (1) engages in mounting (2)(arrow) and tighten bolt.
16. ⚠ Battery must be connected with ignition switched on. If pyrotechnic components (e.g. airbag, seat belt tensioners) are repaired incorrectly, undesired triggering may occur after the battery is connected. Ensure that nobody is in vehicle when connecting battery. — For "“e-Golfs”" or "“Golf GTEs”", connect the maintenance connector for high-voltage systemTW.
17. Connect battery earth cable with ignition switched on Electrical system27Battery; Connecting and disconnecting battery.

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