72 11 098 Removing and installing/replacing all rear lower belt fittings

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear seat

Illustration show removal of the left lower belt fitting; proceed in the same way for the right fitting.

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 72 11 23AZ. See RESTRAINT SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Remove lower belt fitting (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Lower Belt Fitting, Pin And Screw

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Installation:

Pin (3) determines the installation position and prevents the lower belt fitting (2) from turning.

NOTE: Middle lower belt fitting (4) can only be removed in conjunction with right lower belt fitting.

Lower belt fitting with belt tensioner:

Illustration show removal of the left lower belt fitting; proceed in the same way for the right fitting.

Unfasten plug connection (2) and disconnect.

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 72 11 23AZ. See RESTRAINT SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Remove lower belt fitting (3).

Installation:

Pin (4) determines the installation position and prevents the lower belt fitting (3) from turning.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection, Lower Belt Fitting, Pin And Screw

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NOTE: Middle lower belt fitting (5) can only be removed in conjunction with right lower belt fitting.