BMW 7 Series: 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 minutes (start of hardening)
• Microencapsulated screws must not be retightened
• Clean thread of nut beforehand in event of repeated use

UNLOCK AND DISCONNECT plug connections (1).

Fig. 14: Identifying Front Passenger Seat Screw

Release screw (1).

Installation note: Replace screw (1).

Tightening torque 72 11 03AZ.

Remove seat belt tensioner.

Installation note: Belt tensioner is coded against incorrect assembly.

Fig. 15: Identifying Seat Belt Tensioner Screw

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR CENTER LOWER STRAP FITTING

Necessary preliminary work

• Remove rear seat.

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 72 11 22AZ.

Remove lower strap.

Installation note: Lower strap fitting is coded to prevent incorrect assembly.

Fig. 16: Identifying Lower Strap Screw

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR CENTER SEAT BELT

Necessary preliminary tasks

• Remove rear seat. See SEATS - REPAIR.
• Remove rear window shelf.

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 72 11 21AZ.

Installation: End fitting is coded against incorrect assembly.

Fig. 17: Identifying Rear Centre Seat Belt Screw

Slacken nut (1).

Tightening torque 72 11 20AZ.

Remove automatic reel with anchor fitting.

Installation

Automatic reel is coded against incorrect installation.

Fig. 18: Identifying Automatic Reel Nut

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