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♦ Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-
1 - Guide fitting
2 - Nut
3 - Upper B-pillar trim
4 - Belt
5 - Outer floor panel anchorage
point
6 - Belt reel/belt tensioner
♦ Removing
WARNING
♦Heed the safety regula‐
tions for pyrotechnic
components ⇒ page 94 .
♦Heed the disposal regu‐
lations for pyrotechnic
components ⇒ page 96 .
– With the ignition switch‐
ed on, disconnect the
battery earth wire ⇒
Electrical system; Rep.
gr. 27 .
– Remove the outer floor
panel anchorage point
⇒ page 107 .
– Remove the lower B-pil‐
lar trim ⇒ page 256 .
– Remove the upper B-pil‐
lar trim ⇒ page 254 .
– Unscrew the nut -2-.
– Detach the guide fitting
-1-.
– Use a screwdriver to un‐
fasten the locking ele‐
ment at the connector
-7- and unplug the connector.
– Unscrew the bolt -8-.
– Disengage the belt reel -6-.
♦ Installing
♦
– Engage the locating pin on the back of the belt reel -6- in arrow direction.
– Screw in the bolt -8-.
– Make sure the connector -7- engages properly.
Audi A8 2003 ➤
General body repairs, interior - Edition 07.2011
108 Rep. gr.69 - Passenger protection