72 11 097 Removing and installing/replacing rear center lower straps

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WARNING: Read and comply with SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical belt tensioners.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove REAR SEAT

Removal of middle lower strap:

NOTE: Remove the middle lower strap only in combination with the right lower strap.

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 72 11 23AZ .

UNLOCK PLUG CONNECTIONS (2) and disconnect.

Remove lower strap (3).

Installation note:

Lower strap is encoded against incorrect assembly (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Screw, Plug Connections And Lower Strap

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Lower strap with belt tensioner:

NOTE: Middle lower strap (5) can only be removed in conjunction with right lower strap.
Removal is depicted for the left lower strap; the right strap is removed in the same manner.

Fig 2: Identifying Screw, Lower Belt Fitting, Pin And Middle Lower Belt Fitting

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Unfasten PLUG CONNECTION (2) and disconnect.

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 72 11 23AZ .

Remove lower strap (3).

Installation note:

Coding (4) determines the installation position and prevents the lower strap (3) from turning.