Removing and installing seat belts for outer seats, 2nd row — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Sharan II / SEAT Alhambra (7N, 2010–)

🔩 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. Remove CD changer if there is one Communication91Removing and installing CD changer.
3. Remove seats of third row of seats if there is one .
4. Detach C-pillar trims .
5. Remove roof end strip .

6. Remove D-pillar trims .
7. Removing lock carrier cover .
8. Remove connecting piece between sill panel strip and luggage compartment trim .
9. Remove luggage compartment side trim .
10. Remove bolt (1) (40 Nm) and remove belt end anchor (2) from body. — 40 Nm (30 lb-ft)
11. In vehicles with safety belt, basic type, undo bolt (1) (40 Nm) and detach belt anchor (2) from body. — 40 Nm (30 lb-ft)
12. In vehicles with safety belt, basic type, undo bolt (1) (40 Nm) and detach belt anchor (2) from body. — 40 Nm (30 lb-ft)
13. Remove bolt (1) (40 Nm). — 40 Nm (30 lb-ft)
14. Remove belt inertia reel (2) from body mounting.

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• Checking: – VW Sharan II / SEAT Alhambra