72 11 041 Removing and installing/replacing front left or right lower strap

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT SEAT

Removal:

Cut open cable strap (1).

Unlock latch mechanisms and feed out connector (2) from connector housing (3) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Removing Connector From Connector Housing

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Detach cable (1) from seat mechanism.

Fig 2: Locating Seat Mechanism Cable

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Release clip (1) from seat mechanism.

Release screw (2).

Remove lower strap fitting (3).

Fig 3: Locating Seat Mechanism Lower Strap

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Installation:

Mount lower strap (3) on seat mechanism.

NOTE: Lower strap is encoded against incorrect assembly (3).

Replace screw (2).

Tighten screw (2).

Tightening torque 72 11 5AZ .

Mount cable with clip (1) to seat mechanism.

Fig 4: Locating Seat Mechanism Lower Strap

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Feed in cable (1) to seat mechanism.

Fig 5: Locating Seat Mechanism Cable

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Feed in connector (1) into connector housing (2).

NOTE: Ensure correct locking.

Secure cable to connector housing (2) with cable strap (3).

Fig 6: Cable Strap, Connector, And Connector Housing

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Required follow-up work:

Install FRONT SEAT