Necessary preliminary tasks

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Remove CAPPING
Remove REAR SEAT

Removing left or right inertia reel unit:

Release screw (1) on inertia reel unit (2).

Tightening torque 72 11 21AZ .

Remove inertia reel unit (2).

Installation:

Pay attention to coding.

Fig 1: Identifying Inertia Reel Unit And Screw

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Release screw (2).

Tightening torque 72 11 22AZ .

Remove seat belt (1).

Installation:

Pin (3) determines the installation position and prevents the anchor fitting from turning.

Fig 2: Identifying Seat Belt, Screw And Pin

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