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72 11 098 Removing and installing/replacing all rear lower belt fittings

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Necessary preliminary tasks 

Illustration show removal of the left lower belt fitting; proceed in the same way for the right fitting.

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 72 11 23AZ .

Remove lower belt fitting (2).

Installation: 

Pin (3) determines the installation position and prevents the lower belt fitting (2) from turning.

NOTE: Middle lower belt fitting (4) can only be removed in conjunction with right lower belt fitting.
Fig 1: Identifying Middle And Lower Belt Fitting With Screws And Pin
G04728063Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Lower belt fitting with belt tensioner: 

Illustration show removal of the left lower belt fitting; proceed in the same way for the right fitting.

Unfasten PLUG CONNECTION  (2) and disconnect.

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 72 11 23AZ .

Remove lower belt fitting (3).

Installation: 

Pin (4) determines the installation position and prevents the lower belt fitting (3) from turning.

NOTE: Middle lower belt fitting (5) can only be removed in conjunction with right lower belt fitting.
Fig 2: Identifying Middle And Lower Belt Fitting With Screws, Plug Connection And Pin
G04728064Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.