Audi Q5: Front Three-Point Seat Belt, Removing and Installing
Removing
WARNING
- Follow all Safety Precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to → Chapter "Pyrotechnic Components Safety Precautions".
- Follow all regulations when disposing of pyrotechnic components. Refer to → Chapter "Airbag, Belt Tensioner and Battery Cut-Out Units, Storing, Transporting and Disposing".
- Turn on the ignition.
- Disconnect the battery ground cable with the ignition turned on. Refer to → Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.27; Battery; Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting.
- Remove the upper B-pillar trim panel. Refer to → Chapter "B-Pillar Trim Panel, Removing and Installing, Upper B-Pillar Trim Panel".
- Remove the lower B-pillar trim panel. Refer to → Chapter "B-Pillar Trim Panel, Removing and Installing, Lower B-Pillar Trim Panel".
- Remove the front belt anchor. Refer to → Chapter "Front Belt End Fitting, Removing and Installing".
- Thread the belt webbing out of the upper B-pillar trim.
WARNING
Before handling belt tensioner units (for example, disconnecting electrical connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". This can be done by touching the door striker, for example.
- Releases the connector retainers -2- using a small screwdriver then disconnect the belt force limiter connector -item 1- and belt tensioner igniter 1 -item 3-.
- Disconnect and free up the wire on the automatic belt retractor.
- Remove the front belt guide -3-. Refer to → Chapter "Front Seat Belt Guide, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the belt relay bolt -2-.
- Remove the bolt -4- and the automatic belt retractor -1- from the mount.
Installing
WARNING
- Follow all Safety Precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to → Chapter "Pyrotechnic Components Safety Precautions".
- Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, connecting the connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". This can be done by touching the door striker, for example.
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
- If parts of the seat belt system are removed due to an accident, replace the belt system mounting bolts.
Note
Make sure the connectors are installed correctly and are secure.
- Insert the automatic belt retractor with the anti-twist mechanism -1- in the mount -2--arrow- and tighten the bolt.
WARNING
Ignition must be on when connecting battery. If pyrotechnic components (for example, airbag, belt tensioner) are not repaired correctly, they may deploy unintentionally after connecting battery. There must not be anyone inside the vehicle when connecting the battery.
DANGER!
When working on vehicles with the ignition already switched on or that are ready to drive there is a danger of the engine starting unexpectedly and of being poisoned by gas in enclosed areas. Risk of body parts and/or clothing being clamped or pulled.
Perform the following before switching on the ignition:
- Move the selector lever into P.
- Activate the parking brake
- Turn off the ignition.
- Open the hood
- Connect Battery Charger -VAS5095A- to the battery jump start terminal.
- Turn on the ignition.
- Connect the battery ground cable with the ignition turned on. Refer to → Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.27; Battery; Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting.
- After installing the three-point seat belt on the front passenger side, check the child seat anchorage function of the belt → Chapter "Seat Belt for Child Seat, Checking Child Seat Restraint Function, Market-Specific".
