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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove head restraint, see 52 13 390 Removing and installing / replacing front headrest (normal/ manual)

WARNING: Read and comply with safety regulations for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical belt tensioners, see 41 00 ... HANDLING AIRBAGS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
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: 72 11 1AZ, see 72 11 SEAT BELTS .

Fig 1: 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: 52 10 1AZ, see 52 10 FRONT SEATS .

Move front seat backwards/downwards as far as possible.

Fig 2: Seat Bolts

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If necessary, unclip protective caps upwards.

Release screws (3).

Installation:

Replace microencapsulated screws.

Tightening torque: 52 10 1AZ, see 52 10 FRONT SEATS .

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).

Lift out front seat.

Fig 3: Lifting Out Front Seat

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Installation:

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

Tightening torque: 52 10 1AZ, see 52 10 FRONT SEATS .