Removing and installing rear seat belt with belt tensioner (Passat Variant) — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Passat B5 (3B)

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• To ensure the components are fitted in the correct position, marks (3) and (4) must be aligned.

🔩 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. Switch off ignition.
2. Fold cushions of rear seat bank forward.
3. Remove luggage compartment/load area cover (see the separate procedure).
4. Remove the right half of the rear backrest (two part)
5. Remove luggage compartment floor covering (see the separate procedure).

6. Remove rear lock carrier cover (Variant) (see the separate procedure).
7. Remove luggage compartment trim (Variant)
8. Remove bolt (1) (40 Nm) and remove belt end anchor (2) from body. [Note: To ensure the components are fitted in the correct position, marks (3) and (4) must be aligned.] — 40 Nm (30 lb-ft)
9. Release the cover (1) from the belt guide outrigger (2).
10. Release the belt guide outrigger (2) from the belt guide.
11. Unscrew bolts (1) and (2) (5 Nm) and remove belt guide (3). — 5 Nm (3.7 lb-ft)
12. Remove bolt (1) (5 Nm). — 5 Nm (3.7 lb-ft)
13. Remove bolt (2) (40 Nm) and guide belt inertia reel (3) out mounting in body. — 40 Nm (30 lb-ft)
14. Guide sliding clip (4) and belt end anchor (5) through opening in body.

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