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Removing and installing front seat belt (2-door models) > < Storage, transportation and disposal of airbag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotechnic components)

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Removing and installing front seat belt (4-door models)
Removing and installing front seat belt (4-door models)
Removing
  Note
Removal and installation are described for the left vehicle side. Follow same instructions for the right side as appropriate.
  WARNING
t  Observe the general safety regulations when working on airbag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotechnic components) → Chapter
t  Follow the special instructions for belt tensioners → Chapter.
–  Switch ignition on.
–  Disconnect vehicle battery → Electrical system; Rep. gr.27.
–  Removing B-pillar trims (4-door models) → Chapter.
–  Unclip sill moulding upwards from front side member.
–  Unclip sill moulding until bolt from inertia belt reel is accessible.
   
–  Unscrew bolt -1- (40 Nm) and remove belt guide fitting -2- from belt height adjuster.
  N69-10414
–  Pull belt guide -1- out of tab -2-.
–  Thread belt -3- out of belt guide.
  WARNING
When installing, belt guide -1- must audibly engage in tab -2-!
  N69-10415
  WARNING
Electrostatic discharges may result in unintentional triggering of belt tensioner. Therefore, the mechanic must electrostatically discharge him/herself before disconnecting the igniter and earth wires. This can be done by briefly touching the body or striker plate of the door.
–  Separate connector from belt inertia reel.
–  Unscrew bolt -1- (40 Nm) and remove belt inertia reel -2- from B-pillar.

   
–  Remove bolt -1- (40 Nm) and remove belt end anchor -2- from body.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
–  Reconnect vehicle battery → Electrical system; Rep. gr.27.
  N69-10444

Removing and installing front seat belt (2-door models) > < Storage, transportation and disposal of airbag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotechnic components)