72 11 030 Removing And Installing/Replacing Front Left Or Right Seat Belt

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove PANEL FOR DOOR POST
Remove OUTER COVER ON FRONT SEAT

WARNING:

Read and comply with SAFETY REGULATIONS for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical belt tensioners.

Improper handling can lead to triggering of the pyrotechnical seat belt tensioner or side airbag, resulting in injuries.

Switch off ignition!

Release screw (1).

Installation:

Tightening torque: 72 11 04AZ . See SEAT BELTS for specs.

Fig 1: Identifying Front Left Or Right Seat Belt Screw

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Release screws (1) and remove belt guide (2).

Release screw (3) and remove belt (4).

Tightening torque: 72 11 03AZ . See SEAT BELTS for specs.

If necessary, release screws (5) and remove connecting plate for belt deflection fitting (6).

Tightening torque: 72 11 02AZ . See SEAT BELTS for specs.

Fig 2: Identifying Belt Guide, Belt And Screw

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Release screw (1).

Remove automatic reel (3).

Tightening torque: 72 11 01AZ . See SEAT BELTS for specs.

Installation:

Coding (2) of automatic reel must be seated in opening of body.

Retaining screw (1) secures belt retractor.

Fig 3: Identifying Automatic Reel And Screw

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