Removing and Installing/Replacing Front Seat Belt (Reel)

72 11 033 - Removing and installing/replacing front seat belt (reel)





Warning!
Read and comply with safety regulations for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical belt tensioners.
Inexpert handling can trigger off the airbag or the belt tensioner and thus cause injuries.





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Removing and installing rear left or right side trim panel Removing and Installing Rear Left or Right Side Trim Panel
- Removing and installing or replacing trim on left or right door pillar Removing and Installing/Replacing Trim on Left or Right Door Pillar (Top) (top)





Note:
If a seat belt which is damaged due to an accident is exchanged, always check the slide bar (6) for damage (bending) and replace if necessary.

1 = Protective cap

2 = Screw securing slide bar to body
Tightening torque 72 11 04AZ [1][2]Seat Belt Systems.
3 = Rosette
4 = Space bush
5 = Strap
6 = Slide bar





Unfasten screws.
Tightening torque 72 11 03AZ [1][2]Seat Belt Systems.
Unscrew bracket.





Release screw.
Remove reversing clip.
Tightening torque 72 11 02AZ [1][2]Seat Belt Systems.





Release screw.
Tightening torque 72 11 01AZ [1][2]Seat Belt Systems.
Remove inertia reel unit.





Installation:
Coding (1) of automatic reel must be seated in opening (2) of body.
Retaining screw (3) locates automatic reel in position.