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

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 BMW Alpina and 2007 BMW Alpina. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: Read and comply with safety regulations for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical belt tensioners. See 72 00 ... SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR HANDLING COMPONENTS WITH GAS GENERATORS .
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. See PARTS AND ACCESSORIES - TIGHTENING TORQUES - ALPINA .

Key:

Retaining screw
Belt retractor
Securing nut
Belt retractor

Fig 1: Identifying Belt Retractor, Securing Nut And Retaining Screw
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Release screws (1) on left and right.

Tightening torque. See PARTS AND ACCESSORIES - TIGHTENING TORQUES - ALPINA .

Disconnect plug connection (2).

Remove upper strap (3) on left and right.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection, Upper Strap And Screws

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Removing middle seat belt (except E67):

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque. See PARTS AND ACCESSORIES - TIGHTENING TORQUES - ALPINA .

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

Fig 3: Identifying Lower Straps, Center Upper Strap And Screws

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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 Guide
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