Removing front three-point belt

→ Observe safety regulations for handling seat-belt pretensioner units.

→ Observe disposal regulations for seat-belt pretensioner units.

→ After disconnecting the battery, wait 1 minute before disconnecting the seat-belt pretensioner unit.

→ Remove ignition key and disconnect the battery. Route or insulate the ground strap so that all contact with a ground carrier is avoided. Read and follow work instructions after disconnecting the battery.

→ If removed for an extended period, the seat-belt pretensioner unit must be stored in a safe place.

→ Transport the seat-belt pretensioner unit in such a way that the seat belt can retract safely if it is actuated.

→ Only bend the spring plate up as far as required to allow you to push the seat belt mount off the mounting pin.

→ The spring plate must be touching the mounting pin during installation with preload.

Information 

• Some of the repair illustrations show only one side of the vehicle or a similar component  .
• Naturally, some steps also have to be performed on the opposite side of the vehicle as well  .

1. Remove seat belt mount.
   1. 1.1. Disengage cap -1-  and slide it over the seat belt mount -2-  .

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   2. 1.2. Release retaining clip -3-  on the seat belt mount using a suitable screwdriver -arrow A-  .

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   3. 1.3. Push seat belt mount over the retaining pin -arrow B-  until the lug under the retaining pin loosens the clip.
   4. 1.4. Remove seat belt mount from the retaining pin.
2. Unscrew fastening screw -1-  on the top belt fitting and remove it -A-  .

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3. Unscrew fastening screw -1-  for the belt guide -2-  from the B-pillar.

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4. Release and disconnect electric plug connection (RoW) -1-  from seat-belt pretensioner.

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5. Release and disconnect electric plug connections (USA) -1 and 2-  from seat-belt pretensioner. Unclip line from fixing clip.

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6. Loosen fastening screw -1-  and remove seat-belt pretensioner -2 -  in an upward direction.

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