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Assembly overview - rear belt buckle

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Assembly overview - rear belt buckle
1 - Left double belt buckle
  • With rear belt switch, driver side -E258-
  • Removing and installing → Chapter
  • Always renew after belt tensioner has deployed with seat belt fastened
  • Press on belt buckle when bolting it on
  • Must rest flat against contact surface
2 - Centre belt buckle
  • With rear centre belt switch -E609-
  • Removing and installing → Chapter
  • Always renew after belt tensioner has deployed with seat belt fastened
  • Press on belt buckle when bolting it on
  • Must rest flat against contact surface.
3 - Right belt buckle with rear centre belt end fitting
  • With rear belt switch, front passenger side -E259-
  • Removing and installing → Chapter
  • Always renew after belt tensioner has deployed with seat belt fastened
  • Must rest flat against contact surface when tightening nut
4 - Nut
  • If removed due to an accident with seat belt fastened, renew bolt
  • 40 N·m
5 - Electrical connections
  • For rear belt switch, front passenger side -E259
6 - Nut
  • If removed due to an accident with seat belt fastened, renew bolt
  • 40 N·m
7 - Electrical connections
  • For rear belt switch, driver side -E258- and rear centre belt switch -E609

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