72 11 101 Removing and installing/replacing rear center seat belt

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove panel for rear window shelf . See 51 46 001 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM PANEL FOR STORAGE SHELF or 51 46 018 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM PANEL FOR STORAGE SHELF WITH ROLLER SUNBLIND

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 72 11 21AZ .

Installation:

End fitting is coded against incorrect assembly.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Center Seat Belt Screw

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Slacken nut (1).

Tightening torque 72 11 20AZ .

Remove automatic reel with anchor fitting.

Installation:

Automatic reel is coded against incorrect installation.

Fig 2: Identifying Automatic Reel With Anchor Fitting Nut

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