72 11 092 Removing and installing or replacing rear left or right seat belts

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove REAR SEAT
Remove TRIM, C-PILLAR

Removing left or right automatic reel:

Protective cap(1)

Release screw (2).

Tightening torque, see 72 11 21AZ.

Installation note:

End fitting is coded against incorrect assembly.

Fig 1: Removing Automatic Reel

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Release screw (1).

Tightening torque, see 72 11 24AZ.

Remove belt deflector.

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque, see 72 11 20AZ.

Remove automatic reel with anchor fitting.

Installation note:

Automatic reel is coded against incorrect installation.

Fig 2: Identifying Belt Deflector And Automatic Reel Mounting Screws

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