52 14 ... Removing and installing or replacing trim cover for upper belt loop on left or right

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Lift out cover cap (1) from below with plastic wedge.

Fig 1: Identifying Cover Cap

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Release screw (1).

Installation:

Replace screw (1).

Remove finisher.

Fig 2: Identifying Finisher Screw

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Remove belt guide - build date (version) from 09/08:

NOTE: Protect belt guide against damage (scratches).
Trims of belt guide at front and rear (1) are destroyed when removed!

Installation:

Pay particular attention to cutting line between both trims.

If the trims are not fully clipped into place, this will result in grinding noises when the belt is pulled.

Fig 3: Identifying Trims Of Belt Guide At Rear

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Release screw on belt guide.

Tightening torque 72 11 03AZ, see 72 11 SEAT BELTS .

Fig 4: Locating Screw On Belt Guide

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Release further screw on belt guide and detach belt guide.

Remove complete seat belt with belt guide, inertia reel with flex shaft and coupling gear.

Do not kink flex shaft and do not transport inertia reel by flex shaft.

Fig 5: Locating Screw On Belt Guide

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