72 11 041 Removing and Installing/Replacing Front Left or Right Lower Belt Fitting (Seat Belt Tensioner)

72 11 041 Removing And Installing/replacing Front Left Or Right Lower Belt Fitting (Seat Belt Tensioner)

WARNING:
Read and comply with safety regulations for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical belt tensioners.
Improper handling can lead to triggering of the pyrotechnical seat belt tensioner or side airbag, resulting in injuries.

Switch off ignition.

Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove left or right front seat.







Unfasten plug connection (3) and disconnect.
Lever retainer (4) out of seat mechanism.
Release screw (1).

Tightening torque
9AZ Lower fitting (belt tensioner), seat belt, front
M10 45 Nm
Type: R50 / R53

M10 36 Nm
Type: R55 / R56

Installation:
Belt tensioner is coded against incorrect installation (2).
Replace screw (1) and insert with Loctite.







Partially lever seat cover welt out of seat mechanism.
Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Cut clip with cable tie.

Installation:
Replace faulty clip.
Unclip cable holder (2).
Feed wiring harness of belt tensioner out of seat mechanism.