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52 14 070 Removing and installing/replacing seat angle adjuster on left or right front seat (normal/electric)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Release screws (1).

Release screw (2).

Unclip carrier (3) from seat mechanism at rear.

Fig 1: Unclipping Carrier From Seat Mechanism At Rear
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Unlock plug connection (1) on drive unit (2) and disconnect.

Fig 2: Unlocking Plug Connection On Drive Unit
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Release screws (1).

Installation: 

Replace Taptite screws (1).

Tightening torque. Refer to SEATS - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 3-SERIES .

Release screw (2).

Tightening torque. Refer to SEATS - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 3-SERIES .

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.

Fig 3: Identifying Seat Angle Adjuster
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