Removing and installing rear three-point seat belt

⇒ 1.2.1 Removing and installing rear outer three-point seat belt, 4-door models

⇒ 1.2.2 Removing and installing rear outer three-point seat belt, 2-door models

⇒ 1.2.3 Removing and installing rear middle three-point seat belt

1.2.1 Removing and installing rear outer three-point seat belt, 4-door models

Special tools and workshop equipment required

• Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331-

Removing

• Remove roof end strip ⇒ 7.1 Removing and installing roof end strip.
• Removing lock carrier cover ⇒ 6.3 Removing and installing lock carrier trim.
• Remove bench seat ⇒ 2.1 Removing and installing bench seat / individual seats.
• Remove backrest ⇒ 2.2 Removing and installing rear seat backrest.
• Remove wheel housing trim ⇒ 5.8 Removing and installing wheel housing trims.
• Removing side support for luggage compartment cover ⇒ 6.4 Removing and installing rear shelf support.
• Removing C-pillar trims (4-door models) ⇒ 5.6.2 Removing and installing C-pillar trim, 4-door models.

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

• Unscrew bolt -1- (40 Nm) and release belt inertia reel -2- from mounting.

Installing

• Install in reverse order of removal.

1.2.2 Removing and installing rear outer three-point seat belt, 2-door models

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

Removing

• Release sill panel moulding from fasteners in sill at transition to side panel.

• Removing C-pillar trims (2-door models) ⇒ 5.6.1 Removing and installing C-pillar trim, 2-door models.

1.2.3 Removing and installing rear middle three-point seat belt

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

Removing

• Removing backrest cover and padding ⇒ 2.2 Removing and installing rear seat backrest cover and padding.

• Thread belt buckle and belt guide through cross member -3-.