BMW 7 Series: Removing And Installing/Replacing Rear Left Or Right Lower Belt
Fitting (MFS)
Necessary preliminary tasks
Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Release sleeve nut (2).
Tightening torque 72 11 27AZ.
Remove lower belt fitting.
Installation:
Lower strap fitting is coded to prevent incorrect installation.
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Fig. 19: Identifying Plug Connection And Lower Belt Fitting Nut
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT LOWER STRAP
Necessary preliminary work
- Remove rear seat. See SEATS - REPAIR.
Release screw (1).
Tightening torque 72 11 22AZ.
Remove lower strap.
Installation note:
Lower strap fitting is coded to prevent incorrect assembly.
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Fig. 20: Identifying Lower Strap Screw
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION
Notes on safety
- SAFETY REGULATIONS for handling airbag modules, airbag components and
pyrotechnical seat belt
tensioners
- NOTES ON SCRAPPING vehicles with gas generators
- DEACTIVATION/ACTIVATION PYROTECHNICAL COMPONENTS
Handling electrical and electronic equipment
- UNLOCKING/LOCKING AIRBAG PLUG CONNECTIONS
- REPAIRING AIRBAG LINES
- HANDLING OPTICAL FIBRES
Check
- CHECK SEAT BELT
- CHECK LIST FOR SEAT BELT
Airbag system
- Functional description and checking, refer to Diagnosis system
- DEACTIVATING AIRBAGS
- PROCEDURE AFTER AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
Active pedestrian protection AFGS
- PROCEDURE AFTER ACTUATOR TRIGGERING
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The AFGS system consists of the following components:
Satellites (control unit + sensor)
Sensors, inside, bumper trim, left/middle/right
ACSM control unit (Crash Safety Module)
Cables and c
WARNING: The responsibility for deactivation/activation rests with the
customer.
Depending on the occupation of the front passenger seat, the front
passenger and side airbags must be (de-)activated
SEE MORE:
WARNING: DANGER OF POISONING if oil is ingested/absorbed through
the skin! RISK OF INJURY if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin!
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
To avoid serious damage to the rear axle final drive, it is essential to use
only
APPROVED OILS in the rear axle final drive.
Open scre
Protection measures!
Wear safety goggles
Wear protective gloves
Hexagon/straight shank rivet nut (up to thread 8) with hand rivet gun
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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Failure to comply with these instructions may result in the drill bit slipping
and
causing significant paintwork damage.
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