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Seat Belt Tensioner: Service and Repair
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 See: Air Bag Systems/Service Precautions/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:

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Remove left or right front seat See: Body and Frame/Seats/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/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.

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