Removing and installing front three-point seat belt, with no belt end anchor tensioner, 2-door saloon — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes AU1, BX5

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• Ensure electrical connector is pushed fully onto stop and engages audibly.

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Observe safety instructions for pyrotechnic components .Observe disposal regulations for pyrotechnic components . — Disconnect battery earth cable with ignition switched on Electrical system27Battery; Connecting and disconnecting battery.
2. Remove upper B-pillar trim .
3. Remove front belt end anchor .
4. Removing and installing front belt guide .
5. Remove bolt (1).

6. Remove belt guide fitting (2) with belt webbing.
7. ⚠ Before handling pyrotechnical components (e.g. separating the electrical connector), the person handling them must "“electrically discharge”" himself. To do this e.g. briefly touch the door striker plate. — Release connector locking device (arrow) using a small screwdriver and pull off connector for seat belt tensioner igniter 1 (1).
8. Release and pull off the second connector on the front inertia reel (2) in the same manner, if fitted.
9. Unscrew bolt (3) and remove belt inertia reel (2) from mounting.
10. Release and separate connectors (2) and(5).
11. Remove bolts (1) and (4) and remove belt inertia reel (3) from mounting.
12. ⚠ 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 e.g. briefly touch 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 electrical connector is pushed fully onto stop and engages audibly.]
13. Fit belt inertia reel ensuring that anti-rotation tab (1) engages in mounting (2)(arrow) and tighten bolt.
14. ⚠ 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. — Connect battery earth cable with ignition switched on Electrical system27Battery; Connecting and disconnecting battery.

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