72 11 021 Removing and installing/replacing left or right seat belt (reel)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove panel for door post . See 51 43 148 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING TRIM ON LEFT OR RIGHT DOOR PILLAR (TOP) .
Remove outer trim on front seat. See SEATS - REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS .

NOTE: Version with anchor fitting tensioner for driver's seat only.

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 72 11 05AZ . See 11 SEAT BELTS .

Fig 1: Identifying Screw

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 72 11 03AZ . See 11 SEAT BELTS .

Remove belt guide (2).

Unscrew bolt (3).

Tightening torque 72 11 03AZ . See 11 SEAT BELTS .

Remove belt (4).

Fig 2: Identifying Belt Guide, Belt, Bolt And Screws

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Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 72 11 01AZ . See 11 SEAT BELTS .

Remove automatic reel (3).

Installation:

Coding (2) of automatic reel must be seated in body opening.

Retaining screw (1) locates automatic reel in position.

Fig 3: Identifying Automatic Reel (3), Retaining Screw (1) And Coding (2)

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