52 16 070 Removing and installing/replacing seat angle adjuster on left or right front seat (sport/electric)

Necessary Preliminary Tasks: 

• Remove front seat, refer to 52 14 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT (NORMAL/ELECTRIC)  .
• Remove outer cover, refer to 52 13 040 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING OUTER COVER ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT SEAT BACK-REST (NORMAL/MANUAL)  .

Release screws (1).

Release screw (2).

Unclip carrier (3) from seat mechanism at rear.

Fig 1: Unclipping Carrier From Seat Mechanism

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Unlock plug connection (1) on drive unit (2) and disconnect.

Fig 2: Unlocking Plug Connection

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Release screws (1).

Fig 3: Locating Seat Angle Adjuster Retaining Screws

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Installation: 

Replace Taptite screws (1).

Tightening torque, (9 N.m.).

Release screw (2).

Tightening torque, (9 N.m.).

Remove seat angle adjuster (3).

Installation: 

Slide left and right O-rings onto shaft. Make sure O-rings are correctly located between seat angle adjuster and seat pan.