Audi Q5: Rear Three-Point Seat Belt, Removing and Installing
Outer Rear Three-Point Seat Belt, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Remove the rear outer belt anchor. Refer to → Chapter "Rear Outer Belt End Fitting, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the luggage compartment side trim. Refer to → Chapter "Luggage Compartment Side Trim Panel, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the noise insulation for the automatic belt retractor.
Versions with rear seat belt tensioner igniter:
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.
WARNING
Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". This can be done by touching the door striker, for example.
- Disconnect the connector.
- To do this, release the connector lock -3- using a small screwdriver -1- and remove the electrical connector -2-.
Continuation for all vehicles:
- Loosen the bolt -1-.
- Disengage and remove the automatic belt retractor -2--arrow-.
Installing
- If parts of the seat belt system are removed due to an accident, replace the belt system mounting bolts.
- Insert the three-point seat belt with the anti-twist mechanism and bolt -2- into the mount -3-.
- Push the three-point seat belt -1- all the way forward -arrow- and tighten the bolt at the same time.
Versions with rear seat belt tensioner igniter:
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.
Note
- Make sure the connectors are installed correctly and are secure.
- Make sure the wires do not get caught.
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.
Continuation for all vehicles:
Install in reverse order of removal.
Rear Three Point Seat Belt in Center Seating Position, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Remove the left two third rear seat. Refer to → Chapter "Rear Seat, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the center rear belt end fitting. Refer to → Chapter "Rear Seat Belt Anchor in Center Seating Position, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the cover and the cushion for the left two third rear seat backrest:
- → Chapter "Backrest Cover and Padding without a Pass-Through, Removing and Installing".
- → Chapter "Backrest Cover and Padding with Pass-Through, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the nut -1-.
- Disengage and remove the automatic belt retractor -2-.
- Remove the belt webbing and belt latch -3-.
Installing
- If parts of the seat belt system are removed due to an accident, replace the belt system mounting bolts and nuts.
- Place the automatic belt retractor onto the threaded bolts, install the pin into the rear seat backrest and tighten the nut.
Install in reverse order of removal.
Front Seat Belt Guide, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Remove the lower B-pillar trim panel. Refer to → Chapter "B-Pillar Trim Panel, Removing and Installing, Lower B-Pillar Trim Panel".
- Remove the bolts -1- and -3- and remove the front belt guide -2-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
- Clean the threaded holes with a thread tap.
- Replace the bolts each time they are removed.
- Make sure the belt does get pinches and is not damaged.
- Place the belt into the depression in the front belt guide -2-.
- Install the front belt guide centering pins into the holes in the B-pillar and tighten the screws -1- and -3-.
Front Seat Belt Guide, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Remove the lower B-pillar trim panel. Refer to → Chapter "B-Pillar Trim Panel, Removing and Installing, Lower B-Pillar Trim Panel".
- Remove the bolts -1- and -3- and remove the front belt guide -2-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
- Clean the threaded holes with a thread tap.
- Replace the bolts each time they are removed.
- Make sure the belt does get pinches and is not damaged.
- Place the belt into the depression in the front belt guide -2-.
- Install the front belt guide centering pins into the holes in the B-pillar and tighten the screws -1- and -3-.
