72 11 050 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Front Belt Anchor Fitting PRETENSIONER (Driver Seat Only)

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WARNING: Read and comply with safety regulations for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical belt pretensioners. See 72 00 ... SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR HANDLING COMPONENTS WITH GAS GENERATORS .
Improper handling can lead to triggering of the pyrotechnical seat belt pretensioner or side airbag, resulting in injuries. See 72 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION .

Switch off ignition!

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove upper rail trim.

Disconnect cable straps.

Installation:

Replace faulty cable straps.

Plug connection must not be under tension.

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Release screw (2).

Tightening torque. See PARTS AND ACCESSORIES - TIGHTENING TORQUES - X5 .

Remove anchor fitting tensioner (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Anchor Fitting Tensioner And Plug Connection

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Installation:

Secure plug connection with felt strip against unlocking.

If necessary, detach felt.

Using screwdriver, press pin (1) into recess and release anchor fitting (2).

Installation:

Anchor fitting (2) is coded.

Fig 2: Pressing Pin Into Recess And Release Anchor Fitting

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