Necessary preliminary tasks

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Remove REAR SEAT

Illustration show removal of the left lower belt fitting; proceed in the same way for the right fitting.

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 72 11 23AZ .

Remove lower belt fitting (2).

Installation:

Pin (3) determines the installation position and prevents the lower belt fitting (2) from turning.

NOTE: Middle lower belt fitting (4) can only be removed in conjunction with right lower belt fitting.

Fig 1: Identifying Screw, Lower Belt Fitting, Pin And Middle Lower Belt Fitting

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Lower belt fitting with belt tensioner:

Illustration show removal of the left lower belt fitting; proceed in the same way for the right fitting.

Unfasten PLUG CONNECTION (2) and disconnect.

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 72 11 23AZ .

Remove lower belt fitting (3).

Installation:

Pin (4) determines the installation position and prevents the lower belt fitting (3) from turning.

Fig 2: Identifying Screw, Lower Belt Fitting, Pin And Middle Lower Belt Fitting

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NOTE: Middle lower belt fitting (5) can only be removed in conjunction with right lower belt fitting.