72 11 033 Removing and installing or replacing front seat belt (coupe)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove panel for door post

NOTE: If a seat belt which is damaged due to an accident is exchanged, check the slide bar for damage (bending) and replace if necessary.

Lever out protective cap (1).

Release screw (2).

For tightening torque refer to 5AZ in 72 11 SEAT BELTS .

Extract seat belt strap.

Installation:

Check that spacer bushing (3) and rubber ring (4) are in correct position.

Webbing must not be twisted when in the installed condition.

Fig 1: Cap, Screw, Spacer Bushing And Rubber Ring Position

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque: refer to 4AZ in 72 11 SEAT BELTS .

Installation note:

Remove deflection bracket (2).

Release screw (3).

Tightening torque: refer to 3AZ in 72 11 SEAT BELTS .

Remove belt deflection fitting (4).

Fig 2: Identifying Deflection Bracket

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Release screw (1).

Tightening torque: refer to 1AZ in 72 11 SEAT BELTS .

Remove automatic reel (2).

Installation note:

Coding (3) of automatic reel must be seated in body opening.

Fig 3: Identifying Automatic Reel, Coding, And Screw

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Installation note:

Open spaces (A) and (B) from seat belt strap to guide funnel must have the same dimensions.

Fig 4: Identifying Free Spaces From Seat Belt Strap To Guide Funnel

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