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

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REMOVE left backrest for rear seat
Remove REAR PANEL ON REAR SEAT BACKREST, LEFT
Remove REAR SEAT

Release screw.

Grip in the marked area between the seat belt finisher strip and backrest cover.

Pull and remove seat belt finisher strip upwards in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Removing Seat Belt Finisher Strip

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Feed seat belt strap out of seat belt finisher strip.

Fig 2: Removing Seat Belt Strap Out Of Seat Belt Finisher Strip

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NOTE: Shown here without backrest cover and upholstery for a better overview.

Move backrest cover with upholstery upwards.

Release screw (1) on rear side of backrest.

Remove inertia reel (2) from back rest frame in direction of arrow.

Fig 3: Removing Inertia Reel From Back Rest

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Installation note:

Replace microencapsulated screws.

Tightening torque 72 12 21AZ .

Automatic reel is coded against incorrect installation.