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

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Necessary preliminary work

Remove TRIM PANELS FOR DOOR POST .

Installation note:

Microencapsulated screws (Loctite) must be replaced and may not be reused
Screw connection must be completed within 20 minutes (start of curing)
Microencapsulated screws must not be retightened
Clean thread of nut beforehand in event of repeated use

Move front seat upwards.

Release screw (1) on front seat.

Installation note:

Replace screw.

Tightening torque, see 72 11 02AZ.

Feed out belt end fitting (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Front Seat Screw And Belt Anchor Fitting

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Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque, see 72 11 04AZ.

Remove seat belt guide loop.

Release screws (1).

Installation note:

Replace screws (1).

Remove belt deflector.

Tightening torque, see 72 11 05AZ.

Fig 2: Identifying Seat Belt Guide Loop Screws

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Release screw (1).

Installation note:

Replace screw.

Tightening torque, see 72 11 01AZ.

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

Installation note:

Automatic reel is encoded against incorrect installation (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Automatic Reel, Mounting Screw And Automatic Reel Incorrect Installation Position

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Installation note:

Carry out FUNCTION CHECK .