72 11 041 Removing and installing/replacing front left or right lower strap (belt tensioner)
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WARNING:
Read and comply with Safety regulations
for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical belt tensioners.
Incorrect handling can trigger off the bet tensioner and cause injury.
Incorrect handling can trigger off the bet tensioner and cause injury.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Disconnect battery negative lead . See 61 00 ... BATTERY .
- Follow instructions for unlocking and locking airbag plug connections. . See 72 12 ... Unlocking/locking airbag plug connections .
- Remove front seat . See SEATS - REPAIR .
NOTE:
If a seat belt which is damaged due to an accident is exchanged, always check the belt tensioner retaining bracket on the seat rail for damage (bending) and replace if necessary.
A bent seatbelt tensioner retaining bracket on the seat runner may make it impossible to adjust the height of the seat!
Detach cable strap (2).
Unlock plug connection (1) for belt tensioner and disconnect.
Release screw (3) and remove belt tensioner.
Tightening torque 72 11 06AZ.
Installation:
Replace microencapsulated screw.
Replace cable strap.
Plug connection (1) on belt tensioner must not be under strain.
Installation:
Check that cable holder is in correct position on belt tensioner.
Check retaining bracket (1) of belt tensioner on seat rail for damage (bending), replace if necessary.
To replace retaining bracket, release screw (2) and remove retaining bracket (1).