(Installing the front strap fitting)

2021 BMW Z4 sDrive M40iSECTION (Installing the front strap fitting)
NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
Clean all belt fittings  with microencapsulated male and female threads.
Shavings or other debris must not remain in the components.
If a microencapsulated screw is reused, it must be coated with the following screw locking agent: Loctite 243, medium strength. 
The threaded connection must be completed within 10 minutes as hardening begins after this period.
  • Feed in the strap fitting (2) and click it home.
  • Pull the seat belt end fitting (2) in the arrow direction until the lock plate (1) audibly snaps in.

    The strap fitting can be rotated on the bolt if the lock plate is properly engaged.

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Check 

  • Check whether the strap fitting can be rotated on the bolt.

Result 

» The strap fitting cannot be rotated.

Measure

  • Try engaging the lock plate again.

Mounting the front strap fitting correctly 

End lining 

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
Clean all belt fittings  with microencapsulated male and female threads.
Shavings or other debris must not remain in the components.
If a microencapsulated screw is reused, it must be coated with the following screw locking agent: Loctite 243, medium strength. 
The threaded connection must be completed within 10 minutes as hardening begins after this period.
  • Make sure that the retaining tab (1) snaps in correctly behind the pin (2).
  • Observe the following animation:
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  • Slide down the cover (1) of the safety belt (2).
  • Perform the concluding check: Pull the strap fitting forward, up and back.
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