Removing Front Three-Point Belt

Fig 1: Identifying Front Three-Point Belt

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→ Observe safety regulations for handling seat-belt pretensioner units.

→ Observe disposal regulations for seat-belt pretensioner units.

→ After disconnecting the battery, wait 1 minute before disconnecting the seat-belt pretensioner unit.

→ Remove ignition key and disconnect the battery. Route or insulate the ground strap so that all contact with a ground carrier is avoided. → WM 9000IN WORK INSTRUCTIONS AFTER DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY (ALL MODELS)

→ If removed for an extended period, the seat-belt pretensioner unit must be stored in a safe place.

→ Transport the seat-belt pretensioner unit in such a way that the seat belt can retract safely if it is actuated.

1. Remove inner door sill trim. → Removing Inner Door Sill Trim
2. Pull out seat belt cap at front -A-  and remove towards the front -B-  .
   Fig 2: Pulling Out Seat Belt Cap At Front

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3. Release retaining clip -arrow A-  on the seat belt mount using a suitable screwdriver.
   Fig 3: Releasing Retaining Clip On Seat Belt Mount Using Screwdriver

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4. Push the seat belt mount over the retaining pin -arrow B-  until the lug under the retaining pin loosens the clip.
   Fig 4: Pushing Seat Belt Mount Over Retaining Pin

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5. Remove belt end fitting from the retaining pin -arrow A-  and pull seat belt out through the belt guide -arrow B-  .
   Fig 5: Removing Belt End Fitting From Retaining Pin

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6. Remove the fastening screw -1-  of the top belt lug.
   Fig 6: Removing Fastening Screw

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7. Twist the top belt lug -arrow A-  and push downwards behind the holder -arrow B-  .
   Fig 7: Twisting Top Belt Lug

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8. Pull out seat-belt buckle -C-  with seat belt mount -D-  in a downward direction.
   Fig 8: Pulling Out Seat-Belt Buckle

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9. Release -arrow A-  and remove -arrow B-  socket from the clip.
   Fig 9: Removing Socket From Clip

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10. Press down the protective cover on the plug -arrow A-  and maintain in this position.
    Fig 10: Pressing Protective Cover On Plug

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11. Release connector -arrow B-  and pull it off -arrow C-  .
    Fig 11: Releasing Connector

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12. Unscrew fastening screw -2-  on the belt reel. Lift belt reel -arrow A-  , disengage towards the back -arrow B-  and remove upwards -arrow C-  .
    Fig 12: Disengaging Belt Reel

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