72 11 092 Removing and installing or replacing rear left or right seat belts

Necessary preliminary work:

Removing left or right inertia reel mechanism:

Release screw (1) on retractor mechanism (2).

Remove inertia reel mechanism (2).

Installation note:

Replace screw (1).

Tightening torque 72 11 20AZ .

Automatic reel (2) is encoded against incorrect assembly.

Fig 1: Identifying Inertia Reel And Retractor Mechanisms Screw

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Release screw (1).

Remove seat belt.

Installation note:

Replace screw (1).

Tightening torque 72 11 21AZ .

End fitting is encoded to prevent incorrect assembly.

Fig 2: Locating Seat Belt Screw

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