Z4MC seat belt replacement

Shorts · 08-29-2016, 04:43 PM

Hey guys,

I am looking to replace my lazy passenger side belt as it does not want to retract. I have already dismantled my trunk area once to install a Mediabridge unit and would like to avoid that hassle again. Have if any of you done this? Is the seat belt accessible from behind the seat? I am wondering if I can get to it by disassembling the plastic trim around the sub.

Thanks!

Ryan

inTgr8r · 08-29-2016, 05:40 PM

The belt reel is behind the rear bulkhead.
You need to remove the trims in that area

pcube · 08-29-2016, 10:54 PM

No need to dismantle the trunk. Get the rear roller sun shade removed and you will be able to access both seat belt assemblies simply by pulling back the carpet.

Shorts · 08-30-2016, 09:39 AM

Awesome, thanks guys

Beedub · 09-06-2016, 02:08 PM

i wish it was this easy on the roadster!

Blakkflame · 09-07-2016, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Beedub

i wish it was this easy on the roadster!

......do you love them in blue or red ??!?

Shorts · 05-07-2017, 05:35 PM

Hey guys I have finally gotten around to trying this and have hit a road block. Before I attempt to take anything else apart I thought I would seek some guidance from you. I need to remove the passenger side seat belt and have removed the B pillar cover, the trim piece directly below the B pillar and the trim piece directly above the center console.

Can you please advise on next steps? This is where I'm at: (Please excuse the dusty interior, a full detail is pending this install

)

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5...Wp6U2hwZHo1VVk

Thanks in advance! Much appreciated!

Ryan

inTgr8r · 05-07-2017, 06:06 PM

You need to remove all the trim across the top in order to get the tonneau cover roller out.
Once that's out you're good

Shorts · 05-07-2017, 06:44 PM

Do you know how the small trim pieces around the seat belt come off?

inTgr8r · 05-07-2017, 08:41 PM

Its been a while but IIRC, Its two pieces
one part you have to pry off with a trim tool,
the other is bolted

Steeler · 05-08-2017, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shorts

Do you know how the small trim pieces around the seat belt come off?

Quote:

Originally Posted by inTgr8r

Its been a while but IIRC, Its two pieces
one part you have to pry off with a trim tool,
the other is bolted

Correct, pry up on the curved cover piece. Item 10 below.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=51_4916

Shorts · 05-08-2017, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dbarton62

Correct, pry up on the curved cover piece. Item 10 below.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=51_4916

Thank you. I will have another go at it this weekend

Shorts · 06-24-2017, 11:36 AM

So I finally got around to doing this, your tips on getting the interior trim apart were very helpful, thank you.

Turns out the belt was just twisted below the trim piece so I didn't need to replace it! It's all back together now and working in good order.

Thanks again guys!

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Shorts Private First Class 6 Rep 118 Posts Drives: E86 M coupe, E91 325xi Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	Z4MC seat belt replacement Hey guys, I am looking to replace my lazy passenger side belt as it does not want to retract. I have already dismantled my trunk area once to install a Mediabridge unit and would like to avoid that hassle again. Have if any of you done this? Is the seat belt accessible from behind the seat? I am wondering if I can get to it by disassembling the plastic trim around the sub. Thanks! Ryan
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inTgr8r Lieutenant General 2426 Rep 11,667 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (10)	The belt reel is behind the rear bulkhead. You need to remove the trims in that area __________________ '21 M2C Hockenheim Silver '18 718 Cayman S Lava Orange (sold) '13 E92 M3 Santorini Blue (sold) '07 Z4 M Coupe Alpine White (sold)
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pcube Private First Class 58 Rep 199 Posts Drives: Z4MC, G20 320i Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Singapore iTrader: (0)	No need to dismantle the trunk. Get the rear roller sun shade removed and you will be able to access both seat belt assemblies simply by pulling back the carpet.
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Shorts Private First Class 6 Rep 118 Posts Drives: E86 M coupe, E91 325xi Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	Awesome, thanks guys
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Shorts Private First Class 6 Rep 118 Posts Drives: E86 M coupe, E91 325xi Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	Hey guys I have finally gotten around to trying this and have hit a road block. Before I attempt to take anything else apart I thought I would seek some guidance from you. I need to remove the passenger side seat belt and have removed the B pillar cover, the trim piece directly below the B pillar and the trim piece directly above the center console. Can you please advise on next steps? This is where I'm at: (Please excuse the dusty interior, a full detail is pending this install ) https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5...Wp6U2hwZHo1VVk Thanks in advance! Much appreciated! Ryan
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inTgr8r Lieutenant General 2426 Rep 11,667 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (10)	You need to remove all the trim across the top in order to get the tonneau cover roller out. Once that's out you're good __________________ '21 M2C Hockenheim Silver '18 718 Cayman S Lava Orange (sold) '13 E92 M3 Santorini Blue (sold) '07 Z4 M Coupe Alpine White (sold)
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Shorts Private First Class 6 Rep 118 Posts Drives: E86 M coupe, E91 325xi Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	Do you know how the small trim pieces around the seat belt come off?
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inTgr8r Lieutenant General 2426 Rep 11,667 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (10)	Its been a while but IIRC, Its two pieces one part you have to pry off with a trim tool, the other is bolted __________________ '21 M2C Hockenheim Silver '18 718 Cayman S Lava Orange (sold) '13 E92 M3 Santorini Blue (sold) '07 Z4 M Coupe Alpine White (sold)
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Shorts Private First Class 6 Rep 118 Posts Drives: E86 M coupe, E91 325xi Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	So I finally got around to doing this, your tips on getting the interior trim apart were very helpful, thank you. Turns out the belt was just twisted below the trim piece so I didn't need to replace it! It's all back together now and working in good order. Thanks again guys!
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