Removing front upper seat belt (REMA)

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WARNING: Pyrotechnic components.
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!

All work on pyrotechnic parts may be carried out by technically experienced and appropriately trained personnel only.
Replace any damaged part or ones that have been dropped.
For additional information see: 72 00 SAFETY REGULATIONS ON HANDLING COMPONENTS WITH GAS GENERATORS .

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Clean all threaded belt connections with micro-encapsulated outer and internal threads.
Shavings or other debris must not remain in the components.
If a microencapsulated screw is reused, it must be coated with the following screw locking agent: Loctite 243, medium strength.
The screw connection must be completed within 10 minutes as hardening begins after this period.

NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

Preliminary work

Refer to DEACTIVATING THE 48 V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
Refer to REMOVING FRONT ENTRANCE COVER STRIP .
Refer to REMOVING REAR ENTRANCE COVER STRIP .
Refer to REMOVING THE B-PILLAR TRIM PANEL UPWARDS .
Refer to REMOVING THE LOWER B-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .

Loosen screws (1).
Remove the slide bar (2).
Loosen screw (3).
Remove the seat belt guide loop (4).

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Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
SA5AL Active Protection:
REMA = Reversible electromotive reel.
Loosen screw (1).
Loosen screw (3).

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Thread out the seat belt retractor (1).

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