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

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove PANEL FOR DOOR POST

Move backrest to full rearward position.

Unclip release tab (2) for belt end fitting trim (1) with plastic wedge.

Fig 1: Removing Tab For Belt End Fitting Trim

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Release screw (1).

Tightening torque: 72 11 2AZ .

Disconnect end fitting (2).

Installation note: 

Make sure end fitting is correctly seated on seat mechanism pin.

Fig 2: Identifying End Fitting With Screw

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque: 72 11 4AZ .

Remove deflector bar (2).

Release screw (3).

Tightening torque: 72 11 5AZ .

Set down belt deflector with seat belt (4).

Fig 3: Identifying Screws, Belt Guide, Bolt And Belt

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Release screw (1).

Tightening torque: 72 11 1AZ .

Unlock PLUG CONNECTION  (4) and disconnect.

Remove inertia reel unit (3).

Installation note: 

Encoding (2) of inertia reel must be seated in body recess.

Fig 4: Identifying Inertia Reel Unit With Screw

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Installation note: 

Free spaces of (A) and (B) from the seat belt strap to the guide funnel must be of the same size.

Fig 5: Identifying Free Spaces From Seat Belt Strap To Guide Funnel

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