72 11 302 Removing and installing/replacing all seat belts (comfort)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove TRIM FOR PARCEL SHELF
Remove REAR SEAT

WARNING: Read and comply with SAFETY REGULATIONS for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical belt tensioners.
Incorrect handling may trigger the pyrotechnical seatbelt tensioner or side airbag and thereby cause injuries.

Switch off ignition!

Removing left and right seat belts:

Release screw (1) from automatic reel (2) on left and right.

Tightening torques 72 11 20AZ .

Remove automatic reels (2) on left and right.

Unscrew bolt (3).

Tightening torque 72 11 20AZ .

Remove automatic reel (4).

Installation:

Guide lug of automatic reels (2 & 4) must be seated in body opening.

Fig 1: Identifying Screws, Automatic Reel And Bolt

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Release screws (2) on left and right.

Tightening torque 72 11 22AZ .

Remove left and right seat belts (1).

Installation:

Secure fittings of seat belts (1) on left and right through stop (3) in guide.

Fig 2: Identifying Screws And Seat Belts

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 72 11 23AZ

Remove lower strap (2) on left and right.

Remove lower strap (3).

Installation:

Holder for lower strap (3) must be fitted below lower strap on right (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Screws And Lower Strap

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