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Golf Mk5

Removing
Removing
  Note
Removal and installation are described for the left vehicle side. Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.
  WARNING
t  Observe the general safety regulations when working on airbag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotechnic components) → Chapter
t  Follow the special instructions for belt tensioners → Chapter.
–  Disconnect vehicle battery → Rep. gr.27.
–  Remove upper B-pillar trim → Chapter
–  Remove lower B-pillar trim → Chapter
   
–  Remove bolt -1- (40 Nm) and remove belt end anchor -2- from body.
  Caution
Bolt -1- may be microencapsulated. For this reason, the bolt has to be heated with a hot air blower before it can be loosened. The neighbouring seat belt must be protected against the heat with a damp cloth when doing this.
  Note
t  If the bolt is microencapsulated, it must be renewed any time it is loosened.
t  Before a new bolt is installed, the thread of the nut must be cleaned and chased as necessary.
–  Remove bolt -3- (40 Nm) and remove belt inertia reel -4- from B-pillar.
  WARNING
Electrostatic discharges may result in unintentional triggering of belt tensioner. Therefore, the mechanic must electrostatically discharge him/herself before disconnecting the igniter and earth wires. This can be done by briefly touching the body or striker plate of the door.
–  Disconnect wiring harness -5-.
–  Remove bolts -6- (2 Nm) and remove belt guide -7-.
–  Unscrew bolt -8- (40 Nm) and remove belt guide fitting -9- from belt height adjuster.

   

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