72 11 102 Removing And Installing/Replacing All Rear Seat Belts

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WARNING:

Read and comply with SAFETY REGULATIONS for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical belt tensioners.

Incorrect handling may trigger the pyrotechnical seatbelt tensioner or side airbag and thereby cause injuries.

Switch off ignition!

Removing left and right seat belts:

Release screws (1) on left and right.

Unscrew nut (3).

Installation:

Guide lug of belt retractor must be seated in opening in body.

Tightening torque: 72 11 20AZ . See SEAT BELTS for specs.

Key:

Fig 1: Identifying Seat Belt Nut And Screw

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Retaining screw
Belt retractor
Securing nut
Belt retractor

Release screws (1) on left and right.

Tightening torque: 72 11 23AZ . See SEAT BELTS for specs.

Disconnect plug connection (2).

Remove upper strap (3) on left and right.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection And Screw

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Removing middle seat belt (except E67):

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque: 72 11 21AZ . See SEAT BELTS for specs.

Remove lower straps (2) and center upper strap (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Lower Straps And Center Upper Strap

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Installation:

Ensure correct installation sequence and installation position:

Fittings of center lower strap/center upper strap must rest on stop (1).
Secure lower strap on left and right through guides (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Center Lower Strap/Center Upper Strap
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