72 11 033 Removing and installing/replacing front seat belt (reel)

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WARNING: Read and comply with Safety regulations for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical belt tensioners.
Inexpert handling can trigger off the airbag or the belt tensioner and thus cause injuries.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Removing and installing rear left or right See 51 43 002 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE TRIM PANEL .
Removing and installing or replacing trim on left or right door pillar (top). See 51 43 ... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM ON ARMREST OF LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE TRIM PANEL .

NOTE: If a seat belt which is damaged due to an accident is exchanged, always check the slide bar (6) for damage (bending) and replace if necessary.

1 = Protective cap

2 = Screw securing slide bar to body

Tightening torque 72 11 04AZ.

3 = Rosette

4 = Space bush

5 = Strap

6 = Slide bar

Fig 1: Identifying Protective Cap, Screw, Space Bush And Strap

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Unfasten screws.

Tightening torque 72 11 03AZ.

Unscrew bracket.

Fig 2: Locating Bracket Screw

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Release screw.

Remove reversing clip.

Tightening torque 72 11 02AZ.

Fig 3: Locating Screw

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Release screw.

Tightening torque 72 11 01AZ.

Remove inertia reel unit.

Fig 4: Locating Inertia Reel Unit Screw

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Installation:

Coding (1) of automatic reel must be seated in opening (2) of body.

Retaining screw (3) locates automatic reel in position.

Fig 5: Identifying Coding And Retaining Screw

G04762057

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