Seatbealt Assistant SIB

cobradac · 12-26-2006, 11:44 AM

I know a few had some issues. The SIB has pics. I can PDF later if anybody needs it.

SI B72 28 06
Safety Restraint Systems December 2006
Technical Service

SUBJECT
Seatbelt Assistant "hand" Portion Breaks Off

MODEL
E92 (3 Series Coupe) produced up to August 9, 2006

SITUATION
The customer may complain that the end of the seatbelt assistant breaks or falls off when retracting.

CAUSE
This is caused by the retaining tab on the "hand" portion not being robust enough and breaking off during operation.

CORRECTION
The retaining tab on the "hand" portion of the seatbelt assistant has been redesigned to be more robust.

On a customer complaint basis, replace the seatbelt assistant hand.

PROCEDURE

With the seatbelt assistant in the extended position, grasp the arm portion (1) with one hand, and pull the hand portion (2) with your other hand in the direction of the arrow.

After the hand is pulled out approximately 2 inches, an audible click can be heard as the spring tension releases, leaving the hand in the extended position.

Insert a small flathead screwdriver between the hand portion and the arm portion of the assistant as shown.

Pressing down slightly with the screwdriver while gently pulling on the hand portion will release the retaining tab on the hand.

5. Installation: Line up the new hand portion with the seatbelt assistant arm and press it in until the retaining tab locks the hand into place.

PARTS INFORMATION
Part Number.......................Description.......... ............... Quantity

72 11 9 144 937..... Seatbelt Assistant Hand – Left Side......... 1

72 11 9 144 938..... Seatbelt Assistant Hand – Right Side........ 1

WARRANTY INFORMATION
Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

Defect Code 72 11 13 13 00

Labor Operation: 72 99 000 Work time for removing and installing the seatbelt assistant hand

Labor Allowance:
4 FRU

e92328i998 · 12-26-2006, 01:25 PM

that is good to hear

E92Dutchie · 12-26-2006, 09:28 PM

Great news. I've contacted the dealer already to get them replaced. It is the only thing driving me nuts in the car...

meruyailir · 01-06-2007, 01:23 AM

CAUSE
This is caused by the retaining tab on the "hand" portion not being robust enough and breaking off during operation.

Don't they stress test this thing? Gee....

12-26-2006, 11:44 AM	#1
cobradac First Lieutenant 20 Rep 374 Posts Drives: '05 645Ci Coupe Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Titusville, FLA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 645Ci [0.00]	Seatbealt Assistant SIB I know a few had some issues. The SIB has pics. I can PDF later if anybody needs it. SI B72 28 06 Safety Restraint Systems December 2006 Technical Service SUBJECT Seatbelt Assistant "hand" Portion Breaks Off MODEL E92 (3 Series Coupe) produced up to August 9, 2006 SITUATION The customer may complain that the end of the seatbelt assistant breaks or falls off when retracting. CAUSE This is caused by the retaining tab on the "hand" portion not being robust enough and breaking off during operation. CORRECTION The retaining tab on the "hand" portion of the seatbelt assistant has been redesigned to be more robust. On a customer complaint basis, replace the seatbelt assistant hand. PROCEDURE With the seatbelt assistant in the extended position, grasp the arm portion (1) with one hand, and pull the hand portion (2) with your other hand in the direction of the arrow. After the hand is pulled out approximately 2 inches, an audible click can be heard as the spring tension releases, leaving the hand in the extended position. Insert a small flathead screwdriver between the hand portion and the arm portion of the assistant as shown. Pressing down slightly with the screwdriver while gently pulling on the hand portion will release the retaining tab on the hand. 5. Installation: Line up the new hand portion with the seatbelt assistant arm and press it in until the retaining tab locks the hand into place. PARTS INFORMATION Part Number.......................Description.......... ............... Quantity 72 11 9 144 937..... Seatbelt Assistant Hand – Left Side......... 1 72 11 9 144 938..... Seatbelt Assistant Hand – Right Side........ 1 WARRANTY INFORMATION Covered under the terms of the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Defect Code 72 11 13 13 00 Labor Operation: 72 99 000 Work time for removing and installing the seatbelt assistant hand Labor Allowance: 4 FRU
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12-26-2006, 01:25 PM	#2
e92328i998 Second Lieutenant 32 Rep 205 Posts Drives: Tahoe, M3, X5D Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (0)	that is good to hear
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12-26-2006, 09:28 PM	#3
E92Dutchie Private 2 Rep 71 Posts Drives: E92 328i Space Grey Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sammamish, WA iTrader: (0)	Great news. I've contacted the dealer already to get them replaced. It is the only thing driving me nuts in the car... __________________ E92 328i Space Gray, Gray Leather, Gray Poplar, Step, ZPP, ZSP, ZCW, BMW Assist, Nav + iDrive, Sirius, CA, Logic 7, Rear Sunshade, Pirelli P-Zero Nero M+S, Formula One Pinnacle 35% tint
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01-06-2007, 01:23 AM	#4
meruyailir Lieutenant 40 Rep 470 Posts Drives: E90 325, E70 X5 3.0 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Indonesia iTrader: (0)	CAUSE This is caused by the retaining tab on the "hand" portion not being robust enough and breaking off during operation. Don't they stress test this thing? Gee....
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