61 35 250 Removing and installing control unit for left electric-motor-driven retractor

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove LEFT B-PILLAR SENSOR

Version with electric motor retractor:

Release screws (1).

Installation note:

Replace screws.

Tightening torque: see 1AZ in 72 11 SEAT BELTS .

Unlock automatic reel (2) and remove from B-pillar.

Fig 1: Identifying Automatic Reel With Screws

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Installation note:

Retractor mechanism is coded against incorrect assembly.

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Lay seat belt to one side.

Fig 2: Identifying Automatic Reel Plug Connection

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Slacken screws (1)

Raise control unit (2) at screws slightly.

Feed control unit (2) in direction of arrow out of B-pillar.

Fig 3: Removing Control Unit Out Of B-Pillar

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Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

Remove control unit (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Control Unit With Plug Connections

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