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
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In the case of a partial replacement piece, a body component is cut at a
point described in the repair instructions.
A template may be used for the exact position determination for the separating
cut.
The template is made from the reinforcement plate and can be reused.
Carry over schematic diag
Vehicle features and
options
This chapter describes all standard, country-specific
and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features and functions that are
not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due
to the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to