72 11 033 Removing and installing/replacing front 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) .

WARNING: Read and comply with safety regulations for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical belt tensioners.
Improper handling can lead to triggering of the pyrotechnical seat belt tensioner or side airbag, resulting in injuries.

Switch off ignition!

Manual/semi-electric seat adjustment only:

Lever out plug (1).

Release screw (2).

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

Fig 1: Identifying Plug And Screw

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Driver's seat with anchor fitting tensioner only: (from 04/2004)

If necessary, detach felt.

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

Installation:

Anchor fitting (2) is coded.

Fig 2: Identifying Pin And Anchor Fitting

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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 02AZ . See 11 SEAT BELTS .

Remove belt (4).

Fig 3: 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 4: Identifying Automatic Reel, Retaining Screw And Coding

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