Audi Q3: Front Three-Point Seat Belt, Removing and Installing

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".

- Disconnect the battery ground cable with the ignition turned on. Refer to → Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.27; Battery; Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting.

- Remove the front belt end fitting. Refer to → Chapter "Front Belt End Fitting, Removing and Installing".

- Remove the upper trim from the B-pillar and guide the seat belt out. Refer to → Chapter "Upper B-Pillar Trim, Removing and Installing".

- Remove the lower B-pillar trim panel. Refer to → Chapter "Lower B-Pillar Trim Panel, Removing and Installing".

  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.

- Remove bolts -1- and the front belt guide -2-.

- Remove bolt -4- for the seat belt pulley -3-.

- Release the connector lock with a small screw driver -arrow-, and remove the connector for the seat belt tensioner igniter 1 -item 1-.

- Disconnect and free up the wire on the belt tensioner.

- Remove the bolt -2- and the automatic belt retractor -3- from the mount.

USA and Canada market versions:

- Release the connector lock -2- with a small screwdriver -arrow-, remove the connector -1 and 3- for the seat belt igniter and seat belt force limiter.

- Disconnect and free up the wire on the belt tensioner.

- Remove the bolt -5- and remove the automatic belt retractor -4- 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 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.

- Connect the battery ground cable with the ignition turned on. Refer to → Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.27; Battery; Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting.

Installation notes, for example tightening specifications, replacing components. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Front Three-Point Seat Belt".

Front Belt Tensioner, Removing and Installing, USA and Canada Market-Specific

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".

- Remove the front seat. Refer to → Chapter "Front Seat, Removing and Installing".

- Disconnect the battery ground cable with the ignition turned on. Refer to → Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.27; Battery; Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting.

- Remove the front belt end fitting. Refer to → Chapter "Front Belt End Fitting, Removing and Installing, USA and Canada Market-Specific".

- Disconnect the connector for the front belt tensioner.

  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.

- Pull the locking mechanism -1- in the direction of the -arrow- and disconnect the electrical connectors -2- and -3-.

- Unclip the wiring harness from the sill panel and pull slightly to the side.

- Remove the nut -1- and disengage the belt tensioner at the threaded connection.

- Remove the belt tensioner -3- toward the rear -arrow- out of the retainer -2-.

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 bolts.

  Note

Make sure the connectors are installed correctly and are secure.

  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.

- Connect the battery ground cable with the ignition turned on. Refer to → Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.27; Battery; Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting.

Installation notes, for example tightening specifications, replacing components. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Front Three-Point Seat Belt, USA and Canada Market".

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