Seat Belt Latch: Service and Repair

Belt Buckle Anchorage Point

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required







- Torque wrench V.A.G 1331

CAUTION:
Observe:
- Airbag safety precautions.
- Safety precautions for working with pyrotechnic belt tensioners.
- Seat belt inspection.

- Remove seat:
- Standard seat: Vehicles through 10.04, vehicles from 11.04.
- Electric seat: Vehicles through 10.04, vehicles from 11.04.
- RS sport seat.

NOTE:
- There are 2 versions of the seat belt latch. Both versions are described in the following. Determine which version the vehicle has and performed the corresponding activities.
- Version 1
- Version 2

Version 1

Removing







- Remove bolt - 2 - for belt latch - 1 -.
Tightening torque: 24 Nm

Vehicles with seatbelt fasten sensor and switch in belt latch (drivers side only, for certain countries):
- Remove cable from red connector housing.







- Using a screwdriver, pry out retaining hooks - 4 - on red connector housing - 1 -.
- Press red connector housing - 1 - back.
- Cable pin - 6 - (2x) for belt fasten sensor.







- Red connector housing - 1 - for belt fasten sensor and main voltage supply.
- Release cable retainer - 2 - in direction of arrow by prying out at cut-out - 3 -.
The illustration shows the released cable retainer - 2 -.
- Remove cable - 4 - for belt fasten sensor from sockets 5 and 6 and on the drivers side (in certain countries), the cable - 4 - for the switch in belt latch socket 1 and 2 as well.
- Open cable ties.

Installing:

CAUTION:
Observe:
- Airbag safety precautions.
- Safety precautions for working with pyrotechnic belt tensioners.
- Seat belt inspection.

Installation is reverse of removal.

Version 2

CAUTION:
Observe:
- Airbag safety precautions.
- Safety precautions for working with pyrotechnic belt tensioners.
- Seat belt inspection.

Removing







- If present, disconnect connector - 1 - under seat equipment versions
- If equipped, remove cable from clip - 2 -.
- Remove bolt - 3 -.
- Remove belt latch - 4 -.

Installing

CAUTION:
Observe:
- Airbag safety precautions.
- Safety precautions for working with pyrotechnic belt tensioners.
- Seat belt inspection.

Installation is reverse of removal.

Tightening torque

Component Nm
Belt latch to seat 34