72 11 033 Removing And Installing/Replacing Front Left Or Right Seat Belt (Reel)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove PANEL FOR DOOR POST

WARNING:

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

Improper handling can lead to triggering of the pyrotechnical seat belt tensioner or side airbag, resulting in injuries.

Switch off ignition!

Manual/semi-electric seat adjustment only:

Lever out plug (1).

Release screw (2).

Tightening torque 72 11 05AZ . See SEAT BELTS for specs.

Fig 1: Identifying Lever Out Plug And Screw

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Driver's seat with anchor fitting tensioner only: (from 04/2004)

If necessary, detach felt.

Using screwdriver, press pin (1) into recess and release anchor fitting (2).

Installation:

Anchor fitting (2) is coded.

Fig 2: Identifying Pin And Release Anchor Fitting

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 72 11 03AZ . See SEAT BELTS for specs.

Remove belt guide (2).

Unscrew bolt (3).

Tightening torque 72 11 02AZ . See SEAT BELTS for specs.

Remove belt (4).

Fig 3: Identifying Belt Guide And Bolt

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Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 72 11 01AZ . See SEAT BELTS for specs.

Remove automatic reel (3).

Installation:

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

Retaining screw (1) locates automatic reel in position.

Fig 4: Identifying Automatic Reel And Screw

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