72 11 302 Removing And Installing/Replacing All Seat Belts (Comfort)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove TRIM FOR PARCEL SHELF
Remove REAR SEAT

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 screw (1) from automatic reel (2) on left and right.

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

Remove automatic reels (2) on left and right.

Unscrew bolt (3).

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

Remove automatic reel (4).

Installation:

Guide lug of automatic reels (2 & 4) must be seated in body opening.

Fig 1: Identifying Screw On Left And Right Inertia Reel Units

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Release screws (2) on left and right.

Tightening torque 72 11 22AZ . See SEAT BELTS for specs.

Remove left and right seat belts (1).

Installation:

Secure fittings of seat belts (1) on left and right through stop (3) in guide.

Fig 2: Identifying Screws On Left And Right

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Release screws (1).

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

Remove lower strap (2) on left and right.

Remove lower strap (3).

Installation:

Holder for lower strap (3) must be fitted below lower strap on right (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Lower Strap On Left And Right

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