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 72 11 02AZ .

Feed out belt end fitting (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Screw On Front Seat

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Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque 72 11 04AZ .

Remove seat belt guide loop.

Release screws (1).

Installation note:

Replace screws (1).

Remove belt deflector.

Tightening torque 72 11 05AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Belt Deflector And Screws

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Release screw (1).

Installation note:

Replace screw.

Tightening torque 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 And Screw

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Installation note:

Carry out FUNCTION CHECK .