BMW X5: Removing And Installing/Replacing Front Left Or Right Seat Belt
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove trim panels for door pillar.
- If necessary, remove air vent.
Move front seat upwards.
Release screw (1) on front seat.
Installation:
Replace screw.
Tightening torque.
Feed out belt anchor fitting (2).
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Fig. 2: Identifying Seat Belt Bolts
Release screws (2).
Tightening torque.
Remove deflector bar.
Release screws (1).
Installation:
Replace screws (1).
Remove belt deflector.
Tightening torque.
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Fig. 3: Identifying Seat Belt Screws
Release screw (1).
Installation:
Replace screw.
Tightening torque.
Unlock inertia reel unit (2) and remove from B-pillar.
Installation:
Inertia reel unit is coded against incorrect installation (3).
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Fig. 4: Identifying Inertia Reel Unit And B-Pillar
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT LOWER BELT FITTING (SEAT BELT TENSIONER)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove front seat.
Unlock plug connections and disconnect.
Installation:
Belt tensioner (1) is coded against incorrect installation
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Fig. 5: Locating Belt Tensioner
Release screw (1).
Installation:
Replace screw (1).
Tightening torque.
Remove belt tensioner (2).
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Fig. 6: Identifying Belt Tensioner And Screw
REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING FRONT BELT ANCHOR FITTING PRETENSIONER (DRIVER SEAT ONLY)
WARNING: Read and comply with safety regulations for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical belt pretensioners.
Improper handling can lead to triggering of the pyrotechnical seat belt pretensioner or side airbag, resulting in injuries.
Switch off ignition!
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove upper rail trim.
Disconnect cable straps.
Installation:
Replace faulty cable straps.
Plug connection must not be under tension.
Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Release screw (2).
Tightening torque.
Remove anchor fitting tensioner (3).
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Fig. 7: Identifying Anchor Fitting Tensioner And Plug Connection
Installation:
Secure plug connection with felt strip against unlocking.
If necessary, detach felt.
Using screwdriver, press pin (1) into recess and release anchor fitting (2).
Installation:
Anchor fitting (2) is coded.
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Fig. 8: Pressing Pin Into Recess And Release Anchor Fitting
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Removing And Installing/Replacing Rear Left Or Right Seat Belt
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove rear seat.
Version with 3rd seat row only:
Fold rear seat forwards
Remove adapter plate.
Release screw (1) on end fitting.
Installation:
Replace screw.
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Repairing Airbag Cables
IMPORTANT: Only repair those cables which show visible signs of damage.
In the event of
visible damage, make sure there is only one cable repair in effect after the
repair work. If no visible damage
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Replacing Front Axle Carrier
WARNING: Danger to life!
Mount securing fixture for vehicle on lifting platform to prevent the
vehicle from slipping off or tilting down.
Secure engine in installation position to prevent it from falling down.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Lower front axle support.
Remove both lower control arms
Jump-starting
General information
If the battery is discharged, the engine can be
started using the battery of another vehicle and
two jumper cables. Only use jumper cables with
fully insulated clamp handles.
Safety information
DANGER
Contact with live components can lead to an
electric shock. There is a risk of
