72 11 030 Removing and installing/replacing front left or right seat belt

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove panel for door post

Move backrest to full rearward position.

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

Fig 1: Uncliping Release Tab

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Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 72 11 2AZ. See RESTRAINT SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Remove anchor fitting (2).

Installation:

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

Fig 2: Identifying Anchor Fitting And Screw

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 72 11 4AZ. See RESTRAINT SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Remove deflector bar (2).

Unscrew bolt (3).

Tightening torque 72 11 3AZ. See RESTRAINT SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Set down belt deflector with belt (4).

Fig 3: Identifying Deflector Bar, Bolt And Screws

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Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 72 11 1AZ. See RESTRAINT SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Remove automatic reel (3).

Installation:

Coding (2) of automatic reel must be seated in body opening.

Fig 4: Removing Automatic Reel

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