72 11 096 Removing and installing/replacing rear left or right lower strap

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Lever out the inner cover (2) from the backrest frame (1) with a screwdriver.

Push the cover to the side to expose the basic carrier.

Fig 1: Identifying Luggage Compartment Floor Support And Screws

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Detach the cover (1) above the seat belt buckle (2) and seat mechanism (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Seat Mechanism, Seat Belt Buckle And Cover

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Installation note:

Route the cover (1) correctly over the seat belt buckle and seat mechanism.

Fig 3: Identifying Cover

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Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 72 11 08AZ .

Remove lower strap fitting (2).

Installation note:

Lower strap is encoded against incorrect assembly (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Lower Strap Fitting And Screw

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