72 11 033 Removing and installing/replacing front left or right seat belt

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WARNING:

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

Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.

A damaged head airbag must be replaced.

A damaged head airbag exhibits an impaired protective function and in extreme cases loses its protective function altogether.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect BATTERY EARTH LEAD
Remove REAR SIDE TRIM PANEL

Removal:

Release screw (1).

Remove end fitting (2).

Fig 1: Locating Seat Belt End Fitting And Screw

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Release screws (1) and remove guide loop.

Release screw (2).

Put the seat belt guide loop including the seat belt strap to one side.

Fig 2: Left/Right Seat Belt Tightening Screws Location

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Unlock and disconnect the connector (1).

Release screw (2).

Feed out automatic reel (3) from guide.

Remove seat belt.

Fig 3: Automatic, Reel Connector, And Screw

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Installation:

Mount automatic reel.

NOTE: Automatic reel (3) is encoded against incorrect installation.

Replace screw (2).

Tighten screw (2).

Tightening torque 72 11 1AZ .

Connect the connector (1).

Fig 4: Automatic, Reel Connector, And Screw

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Install the seat belt guide loop including the seat belt strap.

Replace screw (2).

Tighten screw (2).

Tightening torque 72 11 3AZ .

Mount guide loop.

Tighten down screws (1).

NOTE: Renew screws (1).

Fig 5: Left/Right Seat Belt Tightening Screws Location

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Tightening torque 72 11 4AZ .

Mount end fitting (2).

NOTE: End fitting (2) is encoded to prevent incorrect assembly.

Tighten screw (1).

Tightening torque 72 11 2AZ .

Fig 6: Locating Seat Belt End Fitting And Screw

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Required follow-up work:

Install REAR SIDE TRIM PANEL
Connect BATTERY EARTH LEAD