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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 [1][2][3]72 .. ... Safety Precautions and General Information for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical belt pretensioners.
Improper handling can lead to triggering of the pyrotechnical seat belt pretensioner or side airbag, resulting in injuries.

Switch off ignition!





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove left or right front seat Front Seat, Normal, Manual





Unlock plug connection (3) and disconnect.
Lever retainer (4) out of seat mechanism.
Release screw (1).
Tightening torque 72 11 09AZ.

Installation Note:
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 Note:
Replace faulty clip.

Unclip cable holder (2).
Feed wiring harness of belt tensioner out of seat mechanism.