Removing and installing rear outer three-point seat belt: VW CC
Step-by-step removing and installing rear outer three-point seat belt for the VW CC: 13 steps, 2 torque figures.
Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: VW CC (358, 2012–2017)
🔩 Torque settings
Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.
| Torque | Fastener / step |
|---|---|
| 40 Nm (30 lb-ft) | ⚠ Before handling pyrotechnic components |
| 40 Nm (30 lb-ft) | Remove bolt (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
- ⚠ Observe general safety regulations when working on airbag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotechnic components) .Observe special instructions for belt tensioners . — Disconnect vehicle battery Electrical system27Battery; Disconnecting and reconnecting battery.
- Remove bench seat / single seats .
- Remove lower C-pillar trims .
- Remove C-pillar trims .
- Remove rear shelf .
- Remove bolt (7) and remove belt relay (8) from body.
- ⚠ 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. — Separate wiring harness and release connector with clip (6) from body.
- Remove bolt (4) and remove belt relay (5).
- Release clip (3) from body.
- Unscrew bolt (1) and remove belt inertia reel (2) from mounting.
- Install in reverse order of removal.
- Switch on ignition.
- ⚠ Ensure that nobody is in vehicle. — Connect vehicle battery Electrical system27Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery.
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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.