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

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Preliminary work needed:

Remove FRONT SEAT

Removal:

Cut open cable tie (1).

Unlock detents and feed out connector (2) from connector housing (3) in arrow direction.

Fig 1: Removing Detents And Feed Out Connector From Connector Housing

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Detach cable (1) from seat mechanism.

Fig 2: Removing Cable From Seat Mechanism

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Release fixture (1) from seat mechanism.

Remove screw (2).

Remove lower strap lining (3).

Fig 3: Locating Fixture Of Seat Mechanism

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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 Fixture Of Seat Mechanism

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Feed in cable (1) to seat mechanism.

Fig 5: Removing Cable From Seat Mechanism

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

NOTE: Ensure correct locking.

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

Fig 6: Connecting Connector Into Connector Housing

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Required follow-up work:

Install FRONT SEAT