72 11 050 Removing And Installing/Replacing End Fitting Pretensioner
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WARNING:
Read and comply with safety regulations for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical belt pretensioners.
Improper handling can lead to triggering of the pyrotechnical seat belt tensioner or side airbag, resulting in injuries.
Improper handling can lead to triggering of the pyrotechnical seat belt tensioner or side airbag, resulting in injuries.
Switch off the ignition!
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove UPPER RAIL COVER .
NOTE:
A triggered end fitting pretensioner can be recognized from the wrapped seat belt strap around the shaft.
If the anchor fitting tensioner has not been triggered, the shaft is visible.
If the anchor fitting tensioner has not been triggered, the shaft is visible.
Installation note:
- 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.
Detach cable strap.
Installation note:
Replace faulty cable straps.
Plug connection must not be under tension.
Unlock PLUG CONNECTION (1) and disconnect.
Release screw (2).
Installation note:
Replace screw (2).
Tightening torque: 72 11 06AZ .
Remove anchor fitting tensioner.
Release screw (1).
Tightening torque: 72 11 07AZ .
Remove safety angle.
Pull seat belt strap (2) out of end fitting tensioner.