Seat Belt Height Adjuster, Removing And Installing: Installing

Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

• If parts of the seat belt system are removed due to an accident, replace the belt system bolts.

Replacement seat belt height adjusters are delivered with the slider in the lowest position (installation position).

• If removed seat belt height adjusters are reinstalled, these should be placed in the lowest position (installation position).
• The belt height adjuster button must not be pressed when installing the B-pillar trim panel.

-- First, insert the B-pillar trim panel upward into the mount on the roof.

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• The retaining pin -1- for the sliding piece on the B-pillar trim panel must engage in the mount -2- on the seat belt height adjuster -arrow-.

-- Seat belt height adjuster replacement part: after installing the B-pillar trim panel, push the slider all the way up with force.

• This unlocks the seat belt height adjuster assembly anchorage.

-- When checking function, the following conditions must be fulfilled:

• The seat belt height adjuster must audibly engage at every possible position (and in the highest position too).
• The seat belt height adjustment button must return to the upper position by itself after being pressed.
• The seat belt relay must swing into the vertical position or towards the carrier by itself after tightening the screw.

If any of the listed conditions are not met, then the belt height adjuster assembly must be checked. Replace the belt height adjuster if necessary.