BMW X5: 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.
Tightening torque.
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Fig. 9: Identifying Seat Belt Screw
Release screw (1).
Installation:
Replace screws.
Tightening torque.
Remove belt deflector (2).
Release screws (3).
Tightening torque.
Remove deflector bar (4).
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Fig. 10: Identifying Deflector Bar And Belt Deflector
Release screws (1).
Installation:
Replace screws.
Tightening torque.
Remove automatic reel (2).
Installation:
Inertia reel unit is coded against incorrect installation (2).
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Fig. 11: Identifying Automatic Reel With Screws
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR CENTER SEAT BELT
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Partially remove backrest cover.
- Remove rear seat.
Unscrew nut (1).
Tightening torque.
Remove inertia reel mechanism (2).
Installation:
Inertia reel mechanism (2) is coded against incorrect installation.
Feed anchor fitting out of backrest cover and backrest frame.
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Fig. 12: Identifying Inertia Reel Mechanism And
OVERVIEW OF AIRBAG MODULES, AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT, BELT TENSIONERS
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Fig. 13: Identifying Airbag Modules, Airbag Control Unit, Belt Tensioners
Components Location
- Safety battery terminal (*)
- Side airbag, front seat, left/right (*)
- Belt tensioner, front left/right (*)
- Airbag unit, passenger side (*)
- Airbag module, driver's side (*)
- Head airbag, left/right (*)
(*) Components contain pyrotechnical devices
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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
Safety Precautions And General Information
Safety instructions --> Safety regulations for handling airbag modules,
airbag components and pyrotechnical
seat belt tensioners.
--> Deactivation/activation pyrotechnical components.
Handling
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Connecting Rod With Bearing
REPLACING ALL CONNECTING ROD BEARING SHELLS (N52K)
Special tools required:
00 2 590 PLASTIGAGE (5)
00 9 120 TORQUE ANGLE MEASURING DIAL
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