Removing and Installing/Replacing Front Left or Right Seat Belt (Reel)

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





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove panel for door post Removing and Installing/Replacing Trim on Left or Right Door Pillar (Top)





Warning!
Read and comply with safety regulations [1][2]Safety Regulations For Handling Airbag System Components 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!





Manual/semi-electric seat adjustment only:
Lever out plug (1).
Release screw (2).
Tightening torque 72 11 05AZ [1][2]Seat Belt Systems.





Driver's seat with anchor fitting tensioner only: (from 04/04)
If necessary, detach felt.
Using screwdriver, press pin (1) into recess and release anchor fitting (2).

Installation:
Anchor fitting (2) is coded.





Release screws (1).
Tightening torque 72 11 03AZ [1][2]Seat Belt Systems.
Remove belt guide (2).
Unscrew bolt (3).
Tightening torque 72 11 02AZ [1][2]Seat Belt Systems.
Remove belt (4).





Release screw (1).
Tightening torque 72 11 01AZ [1][2]Seat Belt Systems.
Remove automatic reel (3).

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