72 11 033 Removing and installing or replacing front seat belt (Coupe)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove panel for door post 51 43 148 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING TRIM ON LEFT OR RIGHT DOOR PILLAR (TOP)

NOTE: If a seat belt which is damaged due to an accident is exchanged, check the slide bar for damage (bending) and replace if necessary.

Lever out cap (1). Release screw (2). Tightening torque 72 11 05AZ, see 72 11 SEAT BELTS . Installation: Check that spacer bushing (3) and rubber ring (4) are in correct position.

Fig 1: Identifying Spacer Bushing And Rubber Ring

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Release screws (1). Tightening torque 72 11 04AZ, see 72 11 SEAT BELTS . Installation: E81 only: If screws (1) slip, use 6 mm dia. repair screws. Tightening torque 72 11 04AZ, see 72 11 SEAT BELTS . Remove deflection bracket (2). Release screw (3). Tightening torque 72 11 03AZ, see 72 11 SEAT BELTS . Remove belt deflection fitting (4).

Fig 2: Identifying Deflection Bracket

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Release screw (1). Tightening torque 72 11 01AZ, see 72 11 SEAT BELTS . Remove automatic reel (2). Installation: Coding (3) of automatic reel must be seated in body opening.

Fig 3: Coding Of Automatic Reel Must Be Seated In Body Opening

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