Installing Front Belt Lock

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WARNING: Incorrect handling of safety bolts

Danger of injury
Loss of torque

→ Always use new fastening screws and nuts following removal.

→ Observe specified tightening torques.

→ Carry out a visual inspection of all re-used parts.

Information

Always replace the fastening screws on the seat-belt buckle after customer service and reworking. The micro-self-locking screws must not be treated, greased or loosened and then screwed on again.

Install front belt lock.

Fig 1: Installing Front Belt Lock
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1. 1.1. Guide front belt lock -2- in through the opening on the seat shell -arrow A- .
2. 1.2. Secure front belt lock -2- with the fastening screw -1- . → Tightening torque: 35 Nm (26 ftlb.)+/-5 Nm (+/- 3.5 ftlb.)
3. 1.3. Pull wire harness -3- through the seat frame -arrow B- .
Join connector socket.
1. 2.1. Push the single connectors -3- into the connector socket -1- (-arrow- ) until the single connectors engage securely.
2. 2.2. Secure the wire harness with a new tie-wrap -2- on the connector socket -1- .
  
  Fig 2: Joining Connector Socket
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Insert the connector socket into the seat shell -arrow A- and turn it 90° to the right -arrow B- .

Fig 3: Securing Airbag Connector Socket
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Information

When routing the wire harness for the front seat-belt buckle, ensure that it is routed without tension.
Secure wire harness for front belt lock -2- with new tie-wraps -1- .

Fig 4: Securing Wire Harness
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