72 11 033 Removing and installing/replacing front left or right seat belt

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove trim panels for door pillar See 51 43 150 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING TRIM PANEL FOR LEFT OR RIGHT DOOR POST (BOTTOM) or 51 43 148 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING TRIM ON LEFT OR RIGHT DOOR PILLAR (TOP)
E70 only:

If necessary, remove AIR VENT

Version with end fitting pretensioner only:

Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove OUTER COVER

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque: 72 11 07AZ .

Remove lock washer.

Pull belt strap (2) out of end fitting pretensioner.

Fig 1: Pulling Belt Strap Out Of End Fitting Pretensioner

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Move front seat upwards.

Release screw (1) on front seat.

Installation:

Replace screw.

Tightening torque: 72 11 02AZ .

Feed out belt anchor fitting (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Front Seat Screw And Belt Anchor Fitting

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Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque: 72 11 04AZ .

Remove seat belt guide loop.

Release screws (1).

Installation:

Replace screws (1).

Remove belt deflector.

Tightening torque: 72 11 5AZ.

Fig 3: Identifying Seat Belt Guide Loop And Belt Deflector Screws

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Release screw (1).

Installation:

Replace screw.

Tightening torque: 72 11 01AZ.

Unlock inertia reel unit (2) and remove from B-pillar.

Installation:

Inertia reel unit is coded against incorrect installation (3).

Fig 4: Identifying B-Pillar Automatic Reel, Installation Position And Screw

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