52 14 000 Removing And Installing Left Or Right Front Seat (Normal/Electric)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front head restraint. See REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT HEAD RESTRAINTS (NORMAL/ELECTRIC) or REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT CRASH-ACTIVE HEAD RESTRAINT
Remove OUTER COVER on front seat

WARNING:

Read and comply with SAFETY REGULATIONS for handling airbag modules and pyrotechnical belt tensioners.

Improper handling can lead to triggering of the pyrotechnical seat belt tensioner or side airbag, resulting in injuries.

Switch off ignition!

Adjust front seat as far forward and upward as possible.

Unfasten screws.

Tightening torque: 52 10 1AZ . See FRONT SEATS for specs.

Fig 1: Identifying Front Seat Adjust Screws

G04742753

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Release screw (1) for belt mounting.

Tightening torque: 72 11 04AZ . See SEAT BELTS for specs.

Fig 2: Identifying Belt Mounting Screw

G04742754

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Move front seat as far back as possible.

Raise bridge (1) on front right seat rail cover slightly and unlock.

Pull cover forwards to remove.

Fig 3: Identifying Bridge

G04742755

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Press rocker switch (1) on front left seat rail cover and unlock.

Gently slide cover (2) towards front.

Carefully unlock inside edge (3) from inside.

Pull cover forwards to remove.

Fig 4: Identifying Rocker Switch And Cover

G04742756

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Release front screws on left and right seat rails.

Tightening torque: 52 10 1AZ . See FRONT SEATS for specs.

Fig 5: Locating Left And Right Seat Rails Front Screws

G04742757

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Installation:

Floor carpet must not project between seat rail and floor board in area of screw-down points (grinding noises).

Carefully tip seat towards rear.

Unclip cover (1) towards front.

Disconnect plug connections (yellow and black) on seat modules.

IMPORTANT:

Remove door sill with protective covers (damage to vehicle).

Lift out front seat.

Fig 6: Removing Cover

G04742758

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