72 11 001 Removing and installing/replacing front seat belt completely, driver's seat

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical belt tensioners.
Inexpert handling can trigger off the airbag or the belt pretensioner and thereby cause injuries.
If a seat belt which is damaged due to an accident is exchanged, always check the affected seat for damage.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT SEAT, DRIVER'S SIDE
Remove OUTER COVER
Partially detach backrest cover for the driver's side. See BACKREST COVER FOR DRIVER'S SEAT (NORMAL/ELECTRIC) or BACKREST COVER FOR DRIVER'S SEAT (SPORT) .

Installation note:

Microencapsulated screws (Loctite) must be replaced and may not be reused
Screw connection must be completed within 20 min. (start of hardening)
Microencapsulated screws must not be retightened
Clean thread of nut beforehand in event of repeated use

Unclip the rear cover on the seat in direction of arrow and remove.

Installation note:

Preassemble metal clamps (1) in cover.

Fig 1: Removing Rear Cover

G10049113

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Release screws (1).

Remove lid from seat mechanism in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Removing Lid From Seat Mechanism

G10049114

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Release screws (1).

Remove upper section of belt deflector support from rear seat backrest, top.

Fig 3: Identifying Screws

G10049115

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Release screw (1).

Installation note:

Replace microencapsulated screw.

Tightening torque 72 11 02AZ .

End fitting is coded against incorrect assembly.

Fig 4: Identifying Screw

G10049116

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Unlock connector (1) and pull out of connector housing.

Fig 5: Pulling Connector Out Of Housing

G10049117

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REMA Seat belt/S5ALA Active Protection:

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Release clamp (2).

Release screws (3).

Tightening torque 72 11 01AZ .

Feed out inertia reel (4) upwards to the front from the seat mechanism.

Fig 6: Removing Inertia Reel From Seat Mechanism

G10065092

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REMA Seat belt/S5ALA Active Protection:

Installation note:

Attach inertia reel (1) properly in guide (2).

Fig 7: Identifying Inertia Reel And Guide

G10049070

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Basic version of seat belt:

Pull the metal clamp (1) off the seat mechanism.

Release screw (2).

Remove inertia reel unit.

Tightening torque 72 11 01AZ .

Installation note:

Inertia reel is coded to prevent incorrect installation.

Make sure metal clamp is securely seated.

Fig 8: Identifying Metal Clamp And Screw

G10049071

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Installation note:

Seat belt strap must not be twisted when in the installed condition.

CHECK SEAT BELT FOR CORRECT FUNCTION .

During replacement with version REMA seat belt/S5ALA Active Protection:

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .