Removing and installing front 3-point seat belt

⇒ 1.1.1 Removing and installing front 3-point seat belt, 2-door models

⇒ 1.1.2 Removing and installing front 3-point seat belt, 4-door models

1.1.1 Removing and installing front 3-point seat belt, 2-door models

6R 2009–2014 Removing

Special tools and workshop equipment required

• Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331-

6C 2014–2017 Removing

• Switch ignition on.
• Disconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27; Battery; Disconnecting and reconnecting battery.
• Remove bench seat ⇒ 2.1 Removing and installing bench seat / individual seats.
• Release sill panel moulding from fasteners in sill at transition to side panel.
• Remove side trim panel ⇒ 5.7 Removing and installing side trim panel.
• Releasing upper B-pillar trims (2-door models) ⇒ 5.3.1 Detaching and attaching B-pillar trim, 2-door models.

• Unscrew bolt -1- (40 Nm) and remove belt guide fitting -2- from belt height adjuster.

• Pull belt guide -1- out of tab -2-.
• Thread belt -3- out of belt guide.

• Separate connector from belt inertia reel.
• Unscrew bolt -1- (40 Nm) and remove belt inertia reel -2- from B-pillar.

• Unscrew bolt -2- (20 Nm) and pull belt loop off belt anchor rail -1-.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal.

• Connect vehicle battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27; Battery; Disconnecting and reconnecting battery.

1.1.2 Removing and installing front 3-point seat belt, 4-door models

Only what differs from the procedure above; everything else is as above.

Removing

• Removing B-pillar trims (4-door models) ⇒ 5.4.2 Removing and installing B-pillar trim, 4-door models.
• Unclip sill panel moulding upwards from front side member.
• Unclip sill panel moulding until bolt from inertia belt reel is accessible.

• Remove bolt -1- (40 Nm) and remove belt end anchor -2- from body.