72 11 041 Removing And Installing/Replacing Front Left Or Right Lower Belt Fitting (Seat Belt TENSIONER)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 BMW Alpina and 2007 BMW Alpina. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove inner cover on front seat . See 52 14 041 REMOVING AND INSTALLING INNER COVER ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (NORMAL/ELECTRIC) .

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

Switch off ignition!

Fig 1: Identifying Lower Strap, Plug Connection And Screw

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release screw (1).

Disconnect plug connection (3).

Remove lower strap (belt tensioner) (2).

Installation:

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