Seat belt deflector

pcube · 12-05-2017, 05:13 AM

I'm trying to replace the seat belt deflector (part number 52107898478) on my coupe and I found a picture of it online. It has got this extra piece of plastic wedged between where the seat belt normally goes through and basically keeps it open.

Any idea what that extra piece is supposed to do?

SaltyNC · 12-05-2017, 07:23 AM

I first thought ECS had the wrong image, but after looking at this again, I think that's just a throw-away piece of plastic. You remove it, place the seat belt into the slot, then close it up. You can see where the little piece to the left fits into the larger piece below.

Salty

pcube · 12-05-2017, 09:20 AM

Yea I understand how it would work without that extra piece... didn't think it was meant to be discarded though, coz it looks like some engineering thought went into it.

Vanne · 12-05-2017, 10:47 AM

Hmm I should go have a look at mine, mine busted. Brittle as hell that stuff.

SaltyNC · 12-05-2017, 12:00 PM

I'm sticking to my theory that it's a well-engineered German packing peanut.

If you find otherwise, please let us know.

Salty

pcube · 12-06-2017, 12:28 AM

Maybe that flap positions the belt lower so that it isn't constantly trying to strangle the driver? Will update once I receive the part.

VindieselJetta · 12-06-2017, 06:37 AM

I’m going to order one to find out, mine is also scratched. Is there a left & right version or is it just 1 part number?

pcube · 12-06-2017, 08:20 AM

Different part numbers each side.

52107898477 belt deflector left
52107898478 belt deflector right

kaybat · 12-06-2017, 09:29 AM

little confused, is that this thing? 'cause mine squeaks like crazy

pcube · 12-06-2017, 10:59 AM

Yep that's the one

VindieselJetta · 12-19-2017, 09:05 PM

Hi all - to follow up, it is a well engineered packing peanut :-). Just holds the clip open. New clip was easy to replace and came with three new screws, which were significantly smaller (less long) then the original three, oddly enough.

VindieselJetta · 12-20-2017, 06:59 AM

Pic

pcube · 12-20-2017, 09:43 AM

Haha thanks for following up. Still waiting on mine...

VindieselJetta · 12-20-2017, 11:47 AM

Np. Where did you order from? ECS had mine within 2 weeks.

pcube · 12-21-2017, 09:16 AM

Shipping it from Germany to Singapore, gonna take a while.

pcube · 01-11-2018, 08:20 AM

My package finally arrived... and sadly, that part is simply a packing peanut. I tried many ways to make it work but failed. Mine also came with the shorter screws which are about half the length. Didn't feel secure at all so i reused the old screws.

12-05-2017, 05:13 AM	#1
pcube Private First Class 58 Rep 199 Posts Drives: Z4MC, G20 320i Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Singapore iTrader: (0)	Seat belt deflector - what is that extra piece?? I'm trying to replace the seat belt deflector (part number 52107898478) on my coupe and I found a picture of it online. It has got this extra piece of plastic wedged between where the seat belt normally goes through and basically keeps it open. Any idea what that extra piece is supposed to do? Attached Images
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SaltyNC Captain 370 Rep 870 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW Z4M Roadster Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: NC iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 BMW Z4M Roadst ... [0.00]	I first thought ECS had the wrong image, but after looking at this again, I think that's just a throw-away piece of plastic. You remove it, place the seat belt into the slot, then close it up. You can see where the little piece to the left fits into the larger piece below. Salty __________________ 2006 BMW Z4M Interlagos Blue/Black Aux Port\|LED Interior\|LED Strip Trunk\|Underseat First Aid Box\|Stubby Antenna\|Intravee II\|BMW Oil Change Kit\|Top Down Side Panels\|Vibra Technics Engine Mounts\|Rogue Trans Mounts\|Engine Mount Bolts Upgrade\|RS Windblocker\|Euro Front Plate\|M5 Illum Shift Knob\|Supersprint Powerloop Exhaust\|Gruppe-M Intake\|RPI Scoop\|Black Grills\|19x8.5 ET35 F 19x9.5 ET22 R Sportline 8s PSS\| Besian Vanos\|CDV Delete Last edited by SaltyNC; 12-05-2017 at 07:30 AM..
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12-05-2017, 09:20 AM	#3
pcube Private First Class 58 Rep 199 Posts Drives: Z4MC, G20 320i Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Singapore iTrader: (0)	Yea I understand how it would work without that extra piece... didn't think it was meant to be discarded though, coz it looks like some engineering thought went into it.
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12-05-2017, 10:47 AM	#4
Vanne Down Under!! 1621 Rep 4,294 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4MC Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Dubai iTrader: (4)	Hmm I should go have a look at mine, mine busted. Brittle as hell that stuff.
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SaltyNC Captain 370 Rep 870 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW Z4M Roadster Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: NC iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 BMW Z4M Roadst ... [0.00]	I'm sticking to my theory that it's a well-engineered German packing peanut. If you find otherwise, please let us know. Salty __________________ 2006 BMW Z4M Interlagos Blue/Black Aux Port\|LED Interior\|LED Strip Trunk\|Underseat First Aid Box\|Stubby Antenna\|Intravee II\|BMW Oil Change Kit\|Top Down Side Panels\|Vibra Technics Engine Mounts\|Rogue Trans Mounts\|Engine Mount Bolts Upgrade\|RS Windblocker\|Euro Front Plate\|M5 Illum Shift Knob\|Supersprint Powerloop Exhaust\|Gruppe-M Intake\|RPI Scoop\|Black Grills\|19x8.5 ET35 F 19x9.5 ET22 R Sportline 8s PSS\| Besian Vanos\|CDV Delete
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12-06-2017, 12:28 AM	#6
pcube Private First Class 58 Rep 199 Posts Drives: Z4MC, G20 320i Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Singapore iTrader: (0)	Maybe that flap positions the belt lower so that it isn't constantly trying to strangle the driver? Will update once I receive the part.
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12-06-2017, 06:37 AM	#7
VindieselJetta Private First Class 34 Rep 154 Posts Drives: Z4m Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Tampa Bay, FL iTrader: (1)	I’m going to order one to find out, mine is also scratched. Is there a left & right version or is it just 1 part number?
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12-06-2017, 08:20 AM	#8
pcube Private First Class 58 Rep 199 Posts Drives: Z4MC, G20 320i Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Singapore iTrader: (0)	Different part numbers each side. 52107898477 belt deflector left 52107898478 belt deflector right
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12-06-2017, 09:29 AM	#9
kaybat First Lieutenant 126 Rep 355 Posts Drives: '06 Z4MR, '14 Cayman S Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ormond Beach,Fl iTrader: (1) Garage List '06 Z4M [0.00]	little confused, is that this thing? 'cause mine squeaks like crazy Attached Images __________________ Ken B.(BMWCCA/PCA/ZSCCA/SCCA)
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12-06-2017, 10:59 AM	#10
pcube Private First Class 58 Rep 199 Posts Drives: Z4MC, G20 320i Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Singapore iTrader: (0)	Yep that's the one
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12-19-2017, 09:05 PM	#11
VindieselJetta Private First Class 34 Rep 154 Posts Drives: Z4m Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Tampa Bay, FL iTrader: (1)	Hi all - to follow up, it is a well engineered packing peanut :-). Just holds the clip open. New clip was easy to replace and came with three new screws, which were significantly smaller (less long) then the original three, oddly enough. __________________ 2006 Z4MR 2016 Tacoma Off-road Tampa Bay, FL
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12-20-2017, 06:59 AM	#12
VindieselJetta Private First Class 34 Rep 154 Posts Drives: Z4m Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Tampa Bay, FL iTrader: (1)	Pic Attached Images __________________ 2006 Z4MR 2016 Tacoma Off-road Tampa Bay, FL
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12-20-2017, 09:43 AM	#13
pcube Private First Class 58 Rep 199 Posts Drives: Z4MC, G20 320i Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Singapore iTrader: (0)	Haha thanks for following up. Still waiting on mine...
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12-20-2017, 11:47 AM	#14
VindieselJetta Private First Class 34 Rep 154 Posts Drives: Z4m Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Tampa Bay, FL iTrader: (1)	Np. Where did you order from? ECS had mine within 2 weeks. __________________ 2006 Z4MR 2016 Tacoma Off-road Tampa Bay, FL
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12-21-2017, 09:16 AM	#15
pcube Private First Class 58 Rep 199 Posts Drives: Z4MC, G20 320i Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Singapore iTrader: (0)	Shipping it from Germany to Singapore, gonna take a while.
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01-11-2018, 08:20 AM	#16
pcube Private First Class 58 Rep 199 Posts Drives: Z4MC, G20 320i Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Singapore iTrader: (0)	My package finally arrived... and sadly, that part is simply a packing peanut. I tried many ways to make it work but failed. Mine also came with the shorter screws which are about half the length. Didn't feel secure at all so i reused the old screws.
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