72 11 033 Removing and installing/replacing front left or right seat belt (reel) (US version)

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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 the ignition!

Installation note:

Microencapsulated screws must be replaced and may not be reused
The screw connection must be closed within 20 minutes (start of hardening)
Microencapsulated screws must not be retightened
Clean thread of nut beforehand in event of repeated use

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove TRIM PANEL FOR DOOR POST (top)
Remove DOOR SILL COVER STRIP

Release screws (1).

Remove belt deflector (2).

Tightening torque 72 11 15AZ .

Release screw (3).

Remove belt deflection fitting (4).

Tightening torque 72 11 03AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Screws, Deflection Bracket And Deflection Fitting

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Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 72 11 02AZ .

Unfasten plug connection (2) and disconnect.

Remove inertia reel mechanism (3).

Installation note:

Automatic reel (3) is encoded against incorrect installation.

Replace screw (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Inertia Reel Mechanism, Plug Connection And Screw

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Fig 3: Identifying Plug Connection

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