52 14 000 Removing and installing left or right front seat (normal/electric)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove head restraint .

WARNING: Read and comply with safety regulations for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical belt tensioners. See AIR BAG DEACTIVATION PROCEDURES . Incorrect or improper handling may trigger the pyrotechnical belt pretensioner or side airbag and thereby cause injury.

Adjust front seat as far forward and upward as possible.

Switch off ignition!

Release seatbelt screw (1) and feed out seatbelt strap (2).

Tightening torque, see 72 11 1AZ in RESTRAINT SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 1: Identifying Seatbelt Screw And Feed Out Seatbelt Strap

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Move front seat forwards/upwards as far as possible.

Release bolts (1).

Installation:

Replace microencapsulated screws.

Tightening torque, see 52 10 1AZ in SEATS - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Move front seat backwards/downwards as far as possible.

Fig 2: Identifying Bolts

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If necessary, unclip protective caps upwards.

Release screws (3).

Installation:

Replace microencapsulated screws.

Tightening torque, see 52 10 1AZ in SEATS - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Move seat runners forward so that they are flush.

Unlock lock (1) and disconnect plug connection (2).

IMPORTANT: Cover door sill with protective covers (risk of damage).

Fig 3: Identifying Plug Connection And Screws

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Lift out front seat.

Installation:

Carpet must not get between seat rails and floor pan in area of fastening points (grating noises).

Tightening torque, see 52 10 1AZ in SEATS - TIGHTENING TORQUES .