72 11 096 Removing and installing/replacing rear left or right lower strap fitting

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Left lower strap fitting only: Remove SEAT FABRIC
Right lower strap fitting only: Remove INNER FOLLOWER TRIM

Lower strap fitting, left:

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 72 11 27AZ .

Remove lower strap fitting (2).

Installation:

Lower strap fitting is coded to prevent incorrect installation.

Fig 1: Identifying Left Lower Strap Fitting And Mounting Screw

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Lower strap fitting, right:

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 72 11 27AZ .

Remove lower strap fitting (2).

Installation:

Lower strap fitting is coded to prevent incorrect installation.

Fig 2: Identifying Right Lower Strap Fitting And Mounting Screw

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove REAR SEAT

Lower strap fitting, right:

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 72 11 22AZ .

Remove lower strap fitting (2).

Installation:

Lower strap fitting is coded to prevent incorrect installation.

Fig 1: Identifying Right Lower Strap Fitting And Mounting Screw

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Lower strap fitting, left:

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 72 11 22AZ .

Remove lower strap fitting (2).

Installation:

Lower strap fitting is coded to prevent incorrect installation.

Fig 2: Identifying Left Lower Strap Fitting And Mounting Screw

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.