Removing and installing/replacing front left or right safety belt (Cooper)
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.
Removal:
Slide cover (1) on safety belt (2) upwards.
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.
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.
Unlock and disconnect the connector (1).
Remove screw (2).
Remove the seat belt retractor (3) from the guide.
Remove safety belt.
Installation:
Fit the seat belt retractor.
Parts: Replace screw (2).
Tighten screw (2).
Tightening torque 72 11 1AZ.
Connect the connector (1).
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.
Insert strap fitting (2).
Pull end lining (2) in arrow direction until the lock plate (1) engages audibly.
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.
Fasten seat belt at the seat:
Slide cover (1) on safety belt (2) downwards.
Pull end lining forward, upward and backward.
If the end lining is not correctly engaged, it cannot be turned on the bolt!
Required follow-up work:
- Install TRIM PANEL for door pillar at the bottom.
- Connect BATTERY GROUND LEAD .