BMW E36 Convertible- User Manual

Page 2 - Safety Instructions contain important hints to help you

This manual contains important information as well as DANGERs, WARNINGs and SAFETY INSTRUCTIONs regarding the proper installation, effective use and maintenance of the SCHROTH harnessbelt. Please be sure to read and thoroughly understand its contents before beginning installation and before using th...

Page 3 - SCHROTH Safety Products GmbH; Fax

INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Approvals: BMW E36, E46, E39, & MINI Rallye 4 Harnessbelts USA: Tested in accordance with applicable provisions of FMVSS 209 ® i Made in Germany by: SCHROTH Safety Products GmbH Postfach 24 40 59714 ARNSBERG GERMANY Phone + 4 9 - 2 9 3 2 - 9 7 4 2-0 Fax ...

Page 5 - Always keep this manual in the vehicle so that others can

This SCHROTH asm harnessbelt is only suitable for adults on front outboard seating positi o n s . SCHROTH asm harnessbelts are not intended or suited for use by children under 12 years of age, or persons who weigh less than 88 lbs (40 kg) or those who are less than 4'11" tall (1.50 meters), rega...

Page 6 - PACKAGE CONTENTS; BMW MINI Rallye 4 Left

PACKAGE CONTENTS The contents of each package is as detailed in the table below for each belt. BMW E36 Rallye 4 Left PN#s 16120 /16122 BMW E36 Left Belt 1x Left side lap belt connector 1x SCHROTH asm sticker 1x SCHROTH Racing sticker 1x BMW Rallye 4 Install Inst. 1x BMW E36 Rallye 4 Right PN#s 16620...

Page 7 - INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS; General Instructions; Green Squares represent points where SCHROTH

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1 General Instructions Always leave original equipment seat belts in place and available for use. We strongly recommend that you leave in place all BMW factory provided 3-point restraint systems originally supplied for the front and rear seating positions of your vehicle wh...

Page 8 - Page 7; Never drill or tap or make a new attachment point

Page 7 THIS SCHROTH BMW RALLYE 4 HARNESSBELT IS ONLY DESIGNED FOR THE DESIGNATED BMW MODEL AS SEWN INTO THE LABEL ON THE HARNESSBELT TAILSTRAP. USE IN ANY OTHER BMW MODEL OR IN ANY OTHER AUTO OF A DIFFERENT MANUFACTURER COULD RESULT IN THE FAILURE OF THE HARNESS SYSTEM AND SERIOUS INJURY. Never dril...

Page 9 - Page 8; Outside lap belt mounting points – E39 Sedan

The front outboard lap belt mounting points are located at the front of the metal rail that holds the bottom of the factory seatbelt. Page 8 q Pop off the black plastic cap to expose the retaining bolt. q Using a T50 Torx head soc ket, back out the bolt. Place the SCHROTH connector just under the bo...

Page 10 - Page 9; Outside lap belt mounting point s – E36 Sedan; Installation of the tail strap connectors; All E36 models

SCHROTH bracket so that the webbing is following the desired path once the lap belt is connected. q Torque the bolt to 30 ft.lbs. Page 9 3.4 Outside lap belt mounting point s – E36 Sedan q Unbolt the seat from the floor mounts. Move the seat all the way back and remove the front floor mounting nuts ...

Page 11 - Flexible range of the seat belt mounting

q Locate and remove (16mm socket) the BMW lap belt anchor bolts at the outside corners just under the rear seatback side bolsters. 16mm socket. P a g e 1 0 q Bend and mount the SCHROTH tail strap connector as shown in the picture to the right. q Replace the rear seat botto m cushion being sure that ...

Page 12 - P a g e 1 1; Removal of E46 Rear Seatback Side Bolster; With the ignition on, open the electric rear windows.; Re installation of E46 Rear Seatback Side Bolster

P a g e 1 1 5 Removal of E46 Rear Seatback Side Bolster These instructions were written using an E46 M3 with electric rear window option. If your vehicle does not have electric rear windows the bolster removal will be slightly different. If you have any questions please call: MDI/Schroth USA at: (80...

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Page 15 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS; General instructions

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 General instructions Most states require that all passengers wear seat belts when a car is in motion. Please check with your local authorities for further information! Regardless of the law in your State, it only makes sense to buckle up, so before you start your car, make s...

Page 17 - How to adjust the belt; Lengthen the belt; T h e h e a d r e s t i s; Putting on the belt

Page 1 6 6 How to adjust the belt 6.1 Lengthen the belt Hold the adjuster at right a n g l e s - 90° - to the belt and pull in direction of the arrow (see illustration beside). 6.2 S horten the belt Pull the end of the strap in direction of the arrow (see illustration beside). SCHROTH offers accesso...

Page 18 - close buckle tighten lap belt; In order to get an even tighter fit of the lap belt, we; W R O N G

close buckle tighten lap belt W R O N G Page 1 7 Improper fit of any lap belt can cause serious personal injury or death. • ALWAYS make sure that the lap belt is tightly adjusted. A lap belt in a harness or 3-point system that is too loose will impair the perfo rmance of the system. • The lap belt m...

Page 19 - Use of the rear seats; right way; 0 Stowing the belts when not in use; CARE and MAINTENANCE; Inspection

9 Use of the rear seats Never wear the SCHROTH harnessbelt if any rear seating position is occupied. Both front seat occupants must then use original equipment 3 -point belts. The rear seat occupant could interact with the tail strap of the SCHROTH harnessbelt during an accident and cause serious in...

Page 20 - Any changes made to the belt will automatically void the; Accident; One indication that the belt was exposed to excess strain

• Any changes made to the belt will automatically void the warranty. Never use any restraint system that does not function properly. If questions arise, immediately contact your importer or the manufacturer! 2 Accident A safety belt which was in use during an accident has been weakened and is unfit ...

Page 21 - Cleaning; Improper cleaning or drying of the harness belts can; Installation Accessories; Spare Parts

4 Cleaning To clean the belt, use soap and warm water. Do not use any solvents! Do not dry the belt in the sun or near a radiator. Improper cleaning or drying of the harness belts can weaken them, reduce their effectiveness and can result in serious personal injury or death. 5 Installation Accessori...

Page 22 - In North America please contact:; SCHROTH; P r i n t e d i n G e r m a n y

We reserve the right to incorporate any technical changes or further development in this product without notice. If you need additional information or have any comments or questions about the SCHROTH asm harnessbelts, please contact your dealer or the importer. [see www.schroth.com ] In North Americ...

BMW E36 Convertible- User Manual

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