72 11 021 Removing And Installing/Replacing Left Or Right Seat Belt (Reel)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove PANEL FOR DOOR POST
Remove outer trim on front seat. See REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING OUTER COVER ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (BASIC/ELECTRIC) or REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING OUTER COVER ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (COMFORT) .

NOTE:

Version with anchor fitting tensioner for driver's seat only.

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 72 11 05AZ . See SEAT BELTS for specs.

Fig 1: Identifying Set Belt Screw

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 72 11 03AZ . See SEAT BELTS for specs.

Remove belt guide (2).

Unscrew bolt (3).

Tightening torque 72 11 03AZ . See SEAT BELTS for specs.

Remove belt (4).

Fig 2: Identifying Belt Guide Bolt

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Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 72 11 01AZ . See SEAT BELTS for specs.

Remove automatic reel (3).

Installation:

Coding (2) of automatic reel must be seated in body opening.

Retaining screw (1) locates automatic reel in position.

Fig 3: Identifying Automatic Reel With Screw

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