BMW 7 Series: Removing And Installing/Replacing Front Left Or Right Seat Belt
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove trim panels for door pillar.
Installation
- Microencapsulated screws (Loctite) must be replaced and may not be reused
- Screw connection must be completed within 20 minutes (start of curing)
- Microencapsulated screws must not be retightened
- Clean thread of nut beforehand in event of repeated use
Version with anchor fitting tensioner:
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove OUTER COVER
Release screw (1).
Tightening torque 72 11 07AZ.
Remove lock washer.
Pull belt strap (2) out of end fitting pretensioner.
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Fig. 6: Pulling Belt Strap Out Of End Fitting Pretensioner
Version without anchor fitting tensioner:
Move front seat upwards.
Release screw (1) on front seat.
Installation: Replace screw.
Tightening torque 72 11 02AZ.
Feed out belt anchor fitting (2).
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Fig. 7: Identifying Front Seat Screw
Unfasten screws (2).
Tightening torque 72 11 04AZ.
Remove seat belt guide loop.
Release screws (1).
Installation: Replace screws (1).
Remove belt deflector.
Tightening torque 72 11 05AZ.
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Fig. 8: Identifying Belt Deflector Screw
Release screw (1).
Installation: Replace screw.
Tightening torque 72 11 01AZ.
Unlock automatic reel (2) and remove from B-pillar.
Installation: Automatic reel is encoded against incorrect installation (3).
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Fig. 9: Identifying Automatic Reel With Screw
Version with electric motor retractor
Release screws (1).
Installation: Replace screws.
Tightening torque 72 11 01AZ.
Unlock automatic reel (2) and remove from B-pillar.
Installation: Retractor mechanism is encoded against incorrect assembly.
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Fig. 10: Identifying Automatic Reel With Screw
Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Remove complete seat belt.
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Fig. 11: Identifying Seat Belt Plug Connection
Installation
Carry out FUNCTION CHECK.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LOWER BELT FITTING (BELT TENSIONER), DRIVER'S SEAT
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove FRONT SEAT, DRIVER'S SIDE
Installation
- Microencapsulated screws (Loctite) must be replaced and may not be reused
- Screw connection must be completed within 20 minutes (start of curing)
- Microencapsulated screws must not be retightened
- Clean thread of nut beforehand in event of repeated use
UNLOCK AND DISCONNECT plug connections (1).
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Fig. 12: Identifying Driver's Seat Plug Connections
Release screw (1).
Installation: Replace screw (1).
Tightening torque 72 11 03AZ.
Remove seat belt tensioner.
Installation:
Belt tensioner is coded against incorrect installation.
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Fig. 13: Identifying Seat Belt Tensioner Screw
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Removing And Installing/Replacing Front Lower Strap Fitting (Belt
Tensioner), Front Passenger Seat
Necessary preliminary work
Remove FRONT PASSENGER SEAT
Installation note:
Microencapsulated screws (Loctite) must be replaced and may not be
reused
Screw connection must be completed within 20
Removing And Installing/Replacing Rear Left Or Right Lower Belt
Fitting (MFS)
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove rear seat.
Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Release sleeve nut (2).
Tightening torque 72 11 27AZ.
Remove lower belt fitting.
Installation:
Lower
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Replacing Control Unit For Left Xenon Headlight
WARNING: Version with xenon lighting system: Danger to life due to high
voltage!
Therefore disconnect all components from voltage supply before removal.
Work on the entire xenon lighting system (ignition unit, control unit and
lamp) may only be carried out by specialist personnel.
Comply with not
Oil Pump
REPLACING O-RING ON OIL PUMP (GA6HP19/GA6HP26Z
Notes
IMPORTANT: After completion of work, check TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL.
Use only approved TRANSMISSION OIL.
Failure to comply with this instruction will result in serious damage to the
transmission.
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove AUTOMATIC TRAN
