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

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WARNING:

Read and comply with SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .

Failure to observe correct procedures can deploy the airbag and cause injuries.

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.

Preliminary work needed:

Disconnect CABLE from battery earth lead
Remove TRIM PANEL FOR REAR DOOR POST

F55/F60:

Remove TOP TRIM PANEL FOR DOOR PILLAR

Removal:

Slide cover (1) on safety belt (2) upwards.

Fig 1: Locating Safety Belt Slide Cover

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Turn end lining (2) towards rear.

Pull lock washer (1) outwards carefully.

At the same time, feed out end lining (2) towards front.

Remove end lining (2) outwards.

Fig 2: Locating Safety Belt Lock Washer

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Loosen screws (1) and remove the slide bar.

Remove screw (2).

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

Fig 3: Locating Safety Belt Screws

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Unlock and disconnect the connector (1).

Remove screw (2).

Remove the seat belt retractor (3) from the guide.

Remove safety belt.

Fig 4: Locating Seat Belt Retractor Connector

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Installation:

Fit the seat belt retractor.

NOTE: Seat belt retractor unit (3) is coded against incorrect installation.

Parts: Replace screw (2).

Tighten screw (2).

Tightening torque 72 11 1AZ .

Connect the connector (1).

Fig 5: Locating Seat Belt Retractor Connector

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

Parts: Replace screw (2).

Tighten screw (2).

Tightening torque 72 11 3AZ .

Install slide bar.

Tighten down screws (1).

Tightening torque 72 11 4AZ .

Fig 6: Locating Safety Belt Screws

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Insert strap fitting (2).

Pull end lining (2) in arrow direction until the lock plate (1) engages audibly.

Fig 7: Pulling Safety Belt End Lining

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Fig 8: Locating Safety Belt Retaining Tabs

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Retaining tab (1) must engage correctly behind the bolt (2).

Attention!

Malfunction if detent is not correct.

Ask a second person to check the detent (two person principle).

Both persons must document that the work has been carried out correctly in the vehicle records.

Remember the following video animation.

Video animation "Fasten seat belt at the seat"

Slide cover (1) on safety belt (2) downwards.

IMPORTANT: Perform the concluding check:
Pull end lining forward, upward and backward.
If the end lining is not correctly engaged, it cannot be turned on the bolt!

Fig 9: Locating Safety Belt Slide Cover