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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Fig. 18: Identifying Automatic Reel Nut
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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
AFGS (Active Pedestrian Protection) Procedure After Accident
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
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Replacing Rear Axle Support
IMPORTANT: Before removing rear axle support:
In order to avoid damage to vehicle hoist, perform weight compensation on
vehicle.
Load luggage compartment with sand bags.
Necessary preliminary work
Remove REAR AXLE FINAL DRIVE
Remove REAR AXLE SUPPORT
Remove brake lines.
Remove anti-roll bar.
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Replacing Shaft Seal For Drive Flange On Rear Differential
(Inserted Propeller Shaft)
Notes
IMPORTANT: Use only APPROVED OILS.
Failure to comply with this instruction will result in serious damage to the
rear
axle final drive!
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove THREE-HOLE FLANGE
Remove retaining clip (1) and insert nut (2) with diaphragm seal.
Fig. 54: Identifying Retaining Cli
