52 16 025 Removing and installing/replacing left or right seat mechanism (on sport/electric front seat)

Remove seat pan and flexmat on front seat, refer to 52 16... Removing and installing/replacing seat pan and flex mat on front left or right seat (sports/electric) 

Remove backrest frame on front seat.52 15 030 Removing and installing/replacing backrest frame on left or right front seat (sport/manual) 

Remove seatbelt tensioner. See REMOVAL & INSTALLATIONSEAT BELT TENSIONERS

Disconnect all plug connections (1) from actuator drives. Remove seat wiring harness from seat mechanism (2).

Fig 1: Removing Seat Wiring Harness From Seat Mechanism

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Installation: 

1. Perform function check:
2. Connect cable 61 2 071 to battery, connect cable 61 2 074 to cable 61 2 071 and plug connection (1) to front seat.
   Fig 2: Connecting Cable 61 2 071 To Battery, Cable 61 2 074 To Cable 61 2 071 & Plug Connection To Front Seat

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