BMW 5 Series E60 E61 Front Right O/S Tensioner Safety Belt Seatbelt Buckle

The Front Right Seatbelt Pretensioner with Buckle for BMW 5 E60/E61 is an original safety system component designed for installation on the front right seat. It ensures proper cooperation of the seatbelt with the seat's mounting system, contributing to the safe and predictable operation of the entire protection system in your BMW 5 Series.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: rhd-9117238
• Mark: BMW (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 9117238
• Substitutable numbers: 72116983386, 6983386, 72119117238, 9117238, 72117149510
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Right
• Category: Seat Belts & Parts

Purpose and Function in the Vehicle

The offered seatbelt pretensioner with buckle is a component of the safety system for the driver or passenger on the front right seat. It is responsible for:

• secure mounting of the seatbelt buckle to the seat structure or vehicle floor,
• cooperation with the pretensioner system, which tightens the belt to the body in case of a collision, limiting uncontrolled movement,
• correct positioning of the buckle relative to the seat, facilitating everyday seatbelt fastening.

Its placement on the vehicle is the front right side, allowing for unambiguous identification of the mounting position in the BMW 5 Series E60/E61 generation.

Construction and Compatibility with BMW 5 E60/E61

The pretensioner is designed as an OEM BMW part, ensuring it retains the factory mounting points and geometry intended by the vehicle manufacturer. This means:

• precise fit to the seat structure in the BMW 5 E60/E61,
• compatibility with the electrical system of the safety system (sensors, airbag control unit),
• consistency with the factory seatbelt on the passenger or driver's side, depending on the steering wheel version.

By using an original solution, the integrity of the safety system is maintained, and the risk of installation problems or system errors is reduced.

Condition, Origin, and Benefits of Using a Used Part

This component comes from the Seatbelts and Parts category and is offered as a used part. In practice, this means:

• retaining the original BMW specifications at a lower cost compared to a new component,
• economical repair of the safety system after a collision or pretensioner failure,
• reduced risk of incompatibility, typical for aftermarket replacements of uncertain origin.

Prior to installation, standard verification of the system by a qualified service center is recommended to ensure proper cooperation with the airbag system and SRS control unit.

Benefits of Using an Original BMW Seatbelt Pretensioner

Choosing an original BMW front right seatbelt pretensioner is a solution that maintains the factory level of safety and ergonomics. Key benefits include:

• factory fit and geometry – no need for modifications to mountings or wiring,
• predictable SRS system operation – the control unit operates under conditions consistent with the manufacturer's design,
• maintained seatbelt comfort – correct buckle position relative to the seat and center console.

This ensures that the repair of the safety system does not negatively affect the daily operation of the vehicle or the performance of other system components.

Related Products and Technical Knowledge

If you are looking for other BMW seatbelts and parts for your car, check out our dedicated category: BMW Seatbelts and Parts. There you will find a wide selection of safety system components tailored to various models of this brand.

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