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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear side trim panel . See 51 43 002 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) REAR LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE TRIM PANEL .

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

Installation:

Microencapsulated screws (Loctite) must be replaced and may not be reused
Screw connection must be completed within 20 minutes (start of curing)
Microencapsulated screws must not be retightened
Clean thread of nut beforehand in event of repeated use

Lever out cap (1).

Release screw (2).

Tightening torque: 72 11 05A, see 72 11 SEAT BELTS

Installation:

Check that spacer bushing (3) and rubber ring (4) are in correct position.

Fig 1: Identifying Spacer Bushing And Rubber Ring Position

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Unclip trim (1) for belt deflector with a plastic wedge.

Fig 2: Identifying Trim Of Belt Deflector

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque: 72 11 03A, see 72 11 SEAT BELTS

Remove belt deflection fitting (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Belt Deflection Fitting And Screws

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Release screw (1).

Tightening torque: 72 11 04A, see 72 11 SEAT BELTS

Remove deflection bracket (2).

Release screw (4).

Tightening torque: 72 11 01A, see 72 11 SEAT BELTS

Remove inertia reel mechanism (3).

Installation:

Coding of inertia reel must be seated in body opening.

Fig 4: Identifying Deflection Bracket, Inertia Reel Mechanism And Mounting Screws

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