Seat Belts - Assistant Hand Portion Breaks Off

SI B72 28 06
Safety Restraint Systems

December 2006
Technical Service

SUBJECT
Seatbelt Assistant "hand" Portion Breaks Off

MODEL
E92 (3 Series Coupe) produced up to August 9, 2006

SITUATION
The customer may complain that the end of the seatbelt assistant breaks or falls off when retracting.

CAUSE
This is caused by the retaining tab on the "hand" portion not being robust enough and breaking off during operation.

CORRECTION
The retaining tab on the "hand" portion of the seatbelt assistant has been redesigned to be more robust.

On a customer complaint basis, replace the seatbelt assistant hand.

PROCEDURE





1. With the seatbelt assistant in the extended position, grasp the arm portion (1) with one hand, and pull the hand portion (2) with your other hand in the direction of the arrow.
2. After the hand is pulled out approximately 2 inches, an audible click can be heard as the spring tension releases, leaving the hand in the extended position.





3. Insert a small flathead screwdriver between the hand portion and the arm portion of the assistant as shown.
4. Pressing down slightly with the screwdriver while gently pulling on the hand portion will release the retaining tab on the hand.
5. Installation: Line up the new hand portion with the seatbelt assistant arm and press it in until the retaining tab locks the hand into place.





PARTS INFORMATION

WARRANTY INFORMATION





Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty.





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