72 11 080 Removing and installing/replacing left or right seat-belt extender hand (Coupe)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Extend seat-belt extender
Disconnect battery to prevent seat-belt extender from moving back

Firmly pull seat-belt extender hand (1) in direction of arrow to unclip retaining lug (2) from seat-belt extender.

Fig 1: Unclip Retaining Lug (2) From Seat-Belt Extender

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NOTE: Removal tool for seat-belt extender hand is included in delivery specification.

Insert tool to bridge loss prevention element (1). Pull seat-belt extender hand out of seat-belt extender.

Fig 2: Insert Tool To Bridge Loss Prevention Element (1)

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