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72 11 030 Removing and installing or replacing front seat belt (Convertible)

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with safety regulations for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical belt pretensioners. Inexpert handling can trigger off the airbag or the belt pretensioner and thereby cause injuries. If a seat belt which is damaged due to an accident is exchanged, always check the affected seat for damage.

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

IMPORTANT: Do not detach coupling gear from flex shaft. If a new belt system is fitted, always use a new coupling gear. If a new coupling gear is fitted, always replace the top belt.

Removing inertia reel with flex shaft and coupling gear:  Release screw. Installation: Replace microencapsulated screw. Tightening torque: 44 Nm. Remove end fitting.

Fig 1: Identifying Screw
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Installation: Plastic washer on end fitting must be fitted! End fitting is coded to prevent incorrect installation.

Fig 2: End Fitting Is Coded To Prevent Incorrect Installation
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Unclip all cables from guides. Release screw (1). Tightening torque: 2.5 Nm. Release stud (2). Tightening torque: 3 Nm.

Fig 3: Release Screw (1) And Stud (2)
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Note: Replace driver (1) after removal with a new component as damage cannot be excluded. When removing driver (1), ensure guide (3) and lever (2) of coupling gear are not damaged. Remove driver (1) from backrest shaft.

Fig 4: When Removing Driver (1), Ensure Guide (3) And Lever (2) Of Coupling Gear Are Not Damaged
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Installation:  Do not fit new driver (1) on backrest shaft yet. Backrest must be in as vertical a position as possible. Driver (1) and lug are positioned at an angle towards top in direction of travel (arrow).

Fig 5: Driver (1) And Lug Are Positioned At An Angle Towards Top In Direction Of Travel (Arrow)
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Installation:  Feed driver (1) into slot (3) in lever (2) of coupling gear. Align lever (2) on coupling gear so that slot (3) is correctly positioned with respect to driver (1).

Fig 6: Align Lever (2) On Coupling Gear So That Slot (3) Is Correctly Positioned With Respect To Driver (1)
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Installation:  Pin on coupling gear must reach into hole in seat.

Fig 7: Pin On Coupling Gear Must Reach Into Hole In Seat
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Installation:  Make sure groove and pin are correctly positioned. Clip flexible shaft (1) into place with coupling gear (2). Ensure complete engagement by pulling gently on flex shaft. Flexible shaft must not clip out here!

Fig 8: Clip Flexible Shaft (1) Into Place With Coupling Gear (2)
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Unclip flexible shaft (3) from cable tie (2). Unclip cable tie (1) from backrest.

Fig 9: Unclip Cable Tie (1) From Backrest
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Release nut and remove inertia reel with flexible shaft and coupling gear. Replace nut. Tightening torque: 36 Nm. Installation: Inertia reel is coded to prevent incorrect installation.

Fig 10: Inertia Reel Is Coded To Prevent Incorrect Installation
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Remove belt guide - build date (version) up to 09/08: Unclip cover (1) with plastic wedge.

Fig 11: Unclip Cover (1) With Plastic Wedge
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Release screw (1). Tightening torque: see 3AZ in 72 11 SEAT BELTS . Remove seat belt guide.

Fig 12: Release Screw (1) And Remove Seat Belt Guide
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Remove belt guide - build date (version) from 09/08:

NOTE: Protect belt guide against damage (scratches). Trims of belt guide at front and rear (1) are destroyed when removed!
Fig 13: Trims Of Belt Guide At Front And Rear (1) Are Destroyed When Removed
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Installation:  Pay particular attention to cutting line between both trims. If the trims are not fully clipped into place, this will result in grinding noises when the belt is pulled.

Release screw on belt guide. Tightening torque: see 3AZ in 72 11 SEAT BELTS .

Fig 14: Release Screw On Belt Guide
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Release further screw on belt guide and detach belt guide. Remove complete seat belt with belt guide, inertia reel with flex shaft and coupling gear. Do not kink flex shaft and do not transport inertia reel by flex shaft.

Fig 15: Remove Complete Seat Belt With Belt Guide, Inertia Reel With Flex Shaft And Coupling Gear
G00487201Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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