72 11 033 Removing and installing/replacing front left or right seat belt

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove REAR SIDE TRIM PANEL

Installation:

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

Move seat fully upwards.

Unlock release tab (2) for belt anchor fitting trim (1) with plastic wedge.

Simultaneously unclip trim (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Removing Belt Anchor Fitting Trim Release Tab Using Plastic Wedge

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Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 72 11 02AZ .

Remove hook (2) for lower belt guide.

Fig 2: Identifying Lower Belt Guide Hook And Screw

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Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 72 11 03AZ .

Remove deflection fitting (2).

Installation:

Deflection fitting (2) is coded against incorrect installation.

Fig 3: Identifying Deflection Fitting With Screws

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Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 72 12 01AZ .

US only:

Unlock plug connection (3) and disconnect.

Remove inertia reel unit (2).

Installation:

Inertia reel unit (2) is coded against incorrect installation.

Fig 4: Identifying Inertia Reel Unit With Plug Connection And Screws

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