Removing and installing/replacing rear left or right lower straps (Except M4 Convertible)

WARNING: Read and comply with SAFETY INFORMATION for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical belt tensioners.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Removal of left lower strap:

Release screw (1).

Installation note:

Replace screw (1).

Tightening torque 72 11 23AZ .

Unfasten PLUG CONNECTION (2) and disconnect.

Remove lower strap (3).

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Installation note:

Lower strap is coded against incorrect assembly.

Removal of right lower strap:

NOTE: Remove the middle lower strap only in combination with the right lower strap.

Release screw (1).

Installation note:

Replace screw (1).

Tightening torque 72 11 23AZ .

Unlock PLUG CONNECTIONS (2) and disconnect.

Remove lower strap (3).

Installation note:

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Lower strap is encoded against incorrect assembly (3).

Lower strap with belt tensioner:

Removal is depicted for the left lower strap; the right strap is removed in the same manner.

Unfasten PLUG CONNECTION (2) and disconnect.

Release screw (1).

Installation note:

Replace screw (1).

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Tightening torque 72 11 23AZ .

Remove lower strap (3).

Installation note:

Encoding (4) determines the mounting orientation and prevents the lower strap (3) from twisting.

NOTE: Only remove the right lower strap (5) in combination with the middle lower strap.