72 11 101 Removing and installing/replacing rear center seat belt

Installation: 

• Microencapsulated screws (Loctite) must be replaced and may not  be reused
• Screw connection must be completed within 20 mins. (start of curing)
• Microencapsulated screws must not be retightened
• Clean thread of nut beforehand in event of repeated use

Release screw (1).

Remove cover (2) for inertial reel mechanism.

Fig 1: Identifying Screw And Cover For Inertia Reel Mechanism

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Release screw.

Tightening torque 72 11 5AZ .

Installation: 

Replace screw.

Remove inertia reel mechanism towards front.

Installation: 

Inertia reel mechanism is coded to prevent incorrect installation.

Fig 2: Locating Inertia Reel Mechanism Screw

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Feed belt tongue (1) with strap out of cover (2) for inertial reel mechanism.

Fig 3: Identifying Belt Tongue And Cover

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