52 14 030 Removing and installing/replacing backrest frame on front left or right seat (normal/electric)
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove rear panel on front seat, see 52 14 198 Removing and installing/replacing rear panel on left or right front seat backrest (normal/electric)
Replacement only:
- Remove backrest cover, see 52 16 405 Replacing backrest cover on front left or right seat (sports/electric)
- Remove lumbar cushion, see 52 14 050 Replacing lumbar cushion on front left or right seat (normal/electric)
- Remove valve housing for lumbar support
- Remove drive unit for lumbar support, see 67 66 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LUMBAR SUPPORT DRIVE MECHANISM ON FRONT SEAT, LEFT OR RIGHT
- Remove release mechanism on front seat
Removing backrest frame only:
Unhook backrest cover (1) on left and right.
IMPORTANT:
Do not under any circumstances turn screw underneath screw (2), this would destroy the seat frame.
Release screws (2) on left and right.
Installation:
Replace screws (microencapsulated).
Tightening torque: 52 10 2AZ, see 52 10 FRONT SEATS .
Remove backrest frame (3) with backrest cover towards top.
Replacing backrest frame only:
Detach mount (1) for rear panel towards top/rear from backrest frame (2).
Installation:
Catch (1) and guide (2) on mount (3) for rear panel must not be damaged.
Guide taper (4) must point downwards.
If necessary, remove mat (1) from spring wire (2) of backrest frame (3).
Installation:
If necessary, suspend mat (1) on uppermost spring wire (2) on backrest frame (3).