72 11 041 Removing And Installing/Replacing Front Left Or Right Lower Belt Fitting (Seat Belt Tensioner)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT SEAT .

Unlock PLUG CONNECTIONS and disconnect.

Installation:

Belt tensioner (1) is coded against incorrect installation.

Fig 1: Belt Tensioner

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Release screw (1).

Installation:

Replace screw (1).

Tightening torque: 72 11 03AZ .

Remove belt tensioner (2).

Fig 2: Belt Tensioner And Screw

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