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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Notes On Handling Wiring Harnesses And Cables
The following applies in general
To avoid damage, observe the following instructions:
Avoid compressive and tensile loads
To ensure professional repairs, perform repair work only with
BMW-approved or recommended special
tools and spare parts
Make sure cables are laid without kinks or abrasion
Removing And Installing Rear Lid (Tailgate)
Read contents of BODY, GENERAL.
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove PANEL FOR REAR LID.
Disconnect all cable plug connections and pull wiring harness out of
rear lid.
Carry over the work step shown symmetrically to the other side of the
vehicle.
Release screws (1).
Slacken screw (2) and remo
